Enhancing Growth Outcomes in Infants with CHD

Congenital heart disease affects around 9 in every 1,000 live births and poses major challenges for infant growth and recovery. This resource presents findings from a large follow-up study assessing the impact of a structured nutritional pathway on infants with CHD. The study highlights how early, targeted nutrition significantly improved growth velocity in the first months of life, helping reduce risks linked to malnutrition and supporting better long-term outcomes.

Why This Resource is Valuable for HCPs

Through this publication, HCPs will:

• Gain insight into the benefits of standardized Nutrition Care Plans (A, B, C) designed for growth risk levels.

• Learn how early introduction of nutrient-dense feeds supports weight gain and reduces post-surgical complications

• Understand the role of nutrition in mitigating malnutrition prevalence, while maintaining low risks of overweight or obesity in later years

The findings provide practical, evidence-based strategies that can be integrated into pediatric cardiology, neonatology, and dietetic care.

Download and Explore the Complete Study

Download the resource and read the full article. The full publication includes detailed growth data, clinical outcomes, and nutritional protocols that can further enrich your expertise and guide better patient care.

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