Get to Know this Medical Field
The medical field of "grown-up congenital heart" refers to a specialized branch of cardiology that focuses on the care and management of individuals who were born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) and have now reached adulthood.
David Wessel - MD
Children's National Hospital - USA
Executive vice president, chief medical officer, physician-in-chief and the Ikaria Distinguished professor of Critical Care Medicine.
Yves d'Udekem, MD, PHD
Palestrante principal
Children's National Hospital - USA
Division Chief Cardiac Surgery
Co-Director Children's National Heart Institute
Ricardo Munoz, MD
Children's National Hospital - USA
Division Chief Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Executive Director Telemedicine
Co-Director Children's National Heart Institute
Anitha John, MD, PHD
Children's National Hospital - USA
Medical Director WA Adult Congenital Heart Program
Adult Congenital Cardiologist
Director of the UPMC Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Presbyterian
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Uni. of Pittsburgh
Bryan H. Goldstein, MD
Director Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Professor of Pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh
Surgeon-in-Chief Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Hospital Universitario Austral
Leonardo A Mulinari, MD
Holtz Children's Hospital / Jackson Health - USA
Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami
Cochair ACHD Council in Inter American Society of Cardiology
Chapter´s president ACHD from Colombian Society of Cardiology
Somer in Care Cardiovascular Center
Patricio Varela, MD
Hospital Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna - Chile
Professor of Pediatric Surgery University of Chile
Pediatric and neonatal surgeon specialized in pediatric laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery
Pectus excavatum, Carinatum and Tracheal surgery
Topics that will be discussed
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Advances in Diagnosis and Imaging Techniques: Discussions on the latest diagnostic tools, such as echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and CT scans, and their applications in evaluating adult patients with congenital heart defects.
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Surgical and Interventional Techniques: Presentations on the latest surgical and interventional procedures used in the treatment of complex congenital heart diseases, including minimally invasive approaches, catheter-based interventions, and hybrid procedures.
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Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: Discussions on the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning patients with CHD from pediatric cardiology care to adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) care, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up and comprehensive care.
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Pregnancy and Family Planning: Presentations on the management of pregnancy in women with congenital heart disease, including pre-conception counseling, risk assessment, and specialized care during pregnancy to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the fetus.
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Subtypes: In-depth discussions on specific congenital heart defects commonly encountered in adults, such as Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, atrial septal defects, Ebstein's anomaly, Fontan circulation, etc., including their natural history, late complications, and treatment options.
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Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension: Talks on the management of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension in adult patients with congenital heart disease, including medical therapies, device therapy (e.g., pacemakers, implantable defibrillators), and advanced heart failure options (e.g., heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices).
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Long-Term Outcomes and Quality of Life: Presentations on long-term outcomes, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects for adults with congenital heart disease, including discussions on employment, insurance, mental health support, and patient advocacy.
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Research and Innovations: Discussions on ongoing research studies, clinical trials, and innovative approaches in the field of adult congenital heart disease, including genetic studies, regenerative medicine, novel devices, and emerging therapies.
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Multidisciplinary Care: Emphasis on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving adult congenital cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.
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Patient and Family Perspectives: Sessions dedicated to sharing experiences and perspectives of adult patients with congenital heart disease and their families, addressing their unique needs, challenges, and opportunities for support
Main Institutions Participating
Children´s National Hospital
Washington
Children´s Hospital of
Pittisburgh
Hospital Pequeno Príncipe
Curitiba
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
MIAMI
SPONSORSHIP
TERUMED
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