The role of the primary care pediatricians in the management of children with congenital heart disease [Article in Bosnian]

Abstract

The progress of pediatric cardiology and of cardiosurgery in the last few decades have significantly reduced mortality and extended the life of children with congenital heart disease, which has resulted in creating a new population. Pediatricans in primary care level have a significant role in the health care of children with congenital heart disease . This role requires continuous follow up of the progress of pediatric cardiology and cardio-surgery, knowledge of the cardiac anamnesis of their patients, and knowledge of possible complications in the disease outcome, the side effects of medications and health needs at each specific age. The aim of this paper is to review the general and specific vital and health needs of children with congenital heart disease during their growth.