KU Leuven

To date, most patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) can survive into adulthood. However, survivors often develop morbidities that suggest accelerated aging. We aim to quantify and understand disparities in chronological and biological age and to scrutinize the role of retinal imaging as clinical tool. We enrol 315 patients, in whom retinal fundus scan and biomarkers will be obtained. Predictors of aging are determined using medical records and a life history calendar.