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. 2006 Apr;92(4):569–574. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.057273

Table 1 Description of critical moments in the four steps of life.

• Infancy Cardiac surgery/frequent hospital admission can cause interruption and/or modification of the relationship between child and parents
Onset of preschool, physical activity limitations
• Childhood Onset of school, learning deficits
• Adolescence Adolescence crisis
Corporeal image and sexuality
• Adult age Pregnancy
Employment