Does The Type Of Congenital Heart Disease Affect Neurodevelopmental Results

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) patients have a higher rate of developmental disorders and cognitive delay. Routine developmental evaluations throughout childhood can increase the chances of identifying these deficits. We sought to evaluate referral rates and neurodevelopmental (ND) results for specific cardiac lesions after CHD surgery. Design/Methods: A retrospective review was performed on CHD patients requiring cardiac surgery within the first year of life at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital from 1/1/13-12/31/18. A surgical database collected patients’ variables, …