Journal of the American Heart Association

Faster Aging in Fontan Patients Linked to Right-Sided Heart Pumps and Poor Blood Flow

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Abstract

Congenital heart disease is associated with an increased risk for age-related diseases.

  • Accelerated biological aging may occur when biological age surpasses chronological age.
  • Individuals with severe congenital heart disease may experience unique aspects of biological aging.
  • The impact of biological aging on those with Fontan circulation is currently unclear.

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