Published: 9 January 2007
Severe cases of congenital heart disease are on the rise among North American adults, but researchers say that probably means growing numbers of infants born with the condition are surviving into adulthood. "This is a real success story," said Dr. Ariane Marelli, lead author of a new study on the trend and director of the 捆绑SM社区 Adult Unit for Congenital Heart Disease Excellence.