Evolution of surgical treatment for congenital heart defects in Russia: a discussion analysis of the 2024 National Registry data
Alexander A. Morozov
Published 2026-04-14
Keywords
- congenital heart diseases, cardiac surgery, national registry
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Copyright (c) 2026 Morozov
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Abstract
This discussion article provides an analysis of the fundamental results from a largescale study of the 2024 National Registry of surgical treatment for congenital heart diseases in the Russian Federation, which encompasses 14,640 surgical interventions. The published epidemiological and clinical indicators demonstrate the high overall efficacy of the Russian cardiac surgery service, as evidenced by an extremely low hospital mortality rate (1.42 %) and a distinct, clinically justified transition toward minimally invasive strategies. The data presented in the registry highlight the critical demand for further centralization of expertise for the treatment of high-risk neonatal cohorts and establish an evidence base for optimizing patient routing on a national scale.
Received 23 March 2026. Revised 25 March 2026. Accepted 26 March 2026.
Funding
The study did not have sponsorship.
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