Long-Term Effects of Child Early Surgical Ventricular Septal Defect Repair on Maternal Stress

• Main Authors: Jennifer Gerlach (Author), Elena S. Decker (Author), Anne-Christine Plank (Author), Stefan Mestermann (Author), Ariawan Purbojo (Author), Robert A. Cesnjevar (Author), Oliver Kratz (Author), Anna Eichler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The ventricular septal defect (VSD) represents the most common congenital heart defect (CHD). The diagnosis of and cardiac surgery for their child's VSD are highly stressful experiences for parents; especially mothers, who are at risk of developing long-lasting stress-related symptoms. This stu...