Table 2

Topics attributed to the four knowledge domains in congenital heart disease

Disease and treatment
  Name of the heart defect
  Anatomy of the heart defect
  Reason and intervals for follow up
  Treatment of the heart defect
  Symptoms of deterioration
  Prognosis
Measures to prevent complications
  Definition of endocarditis
  Characteristics of endocarditis
  Risk factors for endocarditis
  Behaviour to prevent complications
Physical activities
  Physical capacities
  Physical restrictions
Reproductive issues
  Contraception
  Heredity
  Pregnancy
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