Cardiologyacute myocardial infarctioncongenital heart disease
Similar 1-Year Outcomes After First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
By MedXY|Aug 8, 2026
In a nationwide case-control study, adults with congenital heart disease had similar 1-year mortality and recurrent heart attack rates after a first acute myocardial infarction as matched controls. A higher 10-year mortality estimate did not persist after adjustment, supporting aggressive cardiovascular risk-factor management.