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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Management

Advanced cardiology follow-up and treatment for adults who have reached adulthood with congenital heart disease.

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What is Adult Congenital Heart Disease Management?

Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) refers to adults who had congenital heart disease repaired or palliated in childhood. With advances in treatment, most of these patients now reach adulthood and require long-term follow-up.

Typical problems include residual shunts, obstructions, regurgitations, Fontan circulation complications, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, systemic right ventricular failure, endocarditis and pregnancy-related risks.

ACHD centers provide advanced echocardiography, cardiac MRI/CT, hemodynamic follow-up, electrophysiology evaluation and, when indicated, reoperation or transcatheter intervention.

Symptoms

Palpitations
Dyspnea
Cyanosis
Fatigue
Syncope
History of delayed growth
New murmur

Risk Factors

Congenital disease operated on in childhood
Complex anatomies (single ventricle, TGA)
Pulmonary hypertension
History of arrhythmia
Systemic right ventricle
Endocarditis risk
Pregnancy planning

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • New palpitations
  • Increased cyanosis
  • Worsening dyspnea
  • Syncope
  • Counseling before pregnancy
  • Cardiac symptoms with fever

Treatment Methods

01
Multidisciplinary follow-up at an ACHD center
02
Cardiac MRI and advanced echocardiography
03
Arrhythmia management and ablation
04
Transcatheter closure (PDA, ASD, VSD)
05
Reoperation when needed
06
Endocarditis prophylaxis
07
Pregnancy counseling

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Kardiyoloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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