Paediatric and congenital heart disease in South America: an overview / Paediatric and congenital heart disease in South America: an overview

Congenital heart diseases are one of the most common structural defects present at birth, with an approximate

significant public health concern. This paper provides a brief overview of the burden of congenital heart disease in

South America, focusing on its local prevalence, facilities for treatment and outcomes after medical, surgical or

catheter intervention for the most common diseases.

incidence of 8 per 1000 live births. As most countries in South America have a high birth rate, they are a