GUCH
GUCH
GUCH (pronounced "gooch"), an acronym for Grown Up Congenital Heart disease, refers to a medical condition where a person is born with a structural problem of the heart, which continues to affect them into adulthood.
Etymology
The term GUCH is an acronym derived from the English words "Grown Up Congenital Heart". The term "congenital" is derived from the Latin word "congenitus", which means "born with".
Definition
GUCH is a term used to describe adults who have had a congenital heart defect since birth. These defects can range from simple conditions that cause no symptoms to complex abnormalities that require special medical care and attention throughout a person's life.
Related Terms
- Congenital Heart Disease: A general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal workings of the heart.
- Cardiology: The study of heart conditions and their treatment.
- Cardiac Surgery: A type of surgery that's performed on the heart or blood vessels.
- Pediatric Cardiology: A branch of cardiology that deals with heart conditions in children and adolescents.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on GUCH
- Wikipedia's article - GUCH
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