ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Heart defects linked to more complications in artery disease
An observational study of 35,064 adults born with heart defects and diagnosed with artery disease found more complications despite fewer conventional risk factors.An observational study of 35,064 adults born with heart defects and diagnosed with artery disease found more complications despite fewer conventional risk factors.
Cohort · 35,064 peoplePopulations
Who was studied35,064 adults with congenital heart defects and atherosclerosis
What changedAdults with congenital heart defects suffered a higher burden of major adverse clinical events and comorbidities than matched controls
The catchThe heart defect code included patent foramen ovale, diagnosed only in cases of stroke