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Myths About Adult Congenital Heart Disease
If you’re a teen or adult who had congenital heart disease (CHD), or a heart defect, as a child, you will need lifelong care to lead a full and healthy life.
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Adolescent & Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program
One of the first centers to receive a five-year accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association, our program includes six ACHD board-certified cardiologists. Our team offers everything an adult congenital heart patient needs, including pregnancy planning, catheterizations and surgery.
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Can You Be Cured of Congenital Heart Disease?
Congenital heart disease refers to abnormalities of the heart which have been present since birth. CHD is the most common birth defect, occurring in about 1 in every 100 births.
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Congenital Heart Disease Transition Program
The shift for adolescents from child-centered to adult-centered care is a gradual process that The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital calls the Transition Program.
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Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Earns Accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association
In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), the Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the first in the U.S.
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Resources for Patients
At Nationwide Children's, we've created an online community for our patients and potential patients. Learn about upcoming support groups, past events and enroll in our patient education series.
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3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy
Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship
The Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship at Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University is a program for those interested in a cardiovascular career specializing in the care of adults with congenital heart disease.
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Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
A mutation in a gene crucial to normal heart development could play a role in some types of congenital heart disease—the most common birth defect in the U.S.
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Comprehensive resources combined with the expertise in congenital diseases allows Nationwide Children's to provide a unique depth of services for the unique and complex population of adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease.