Latest Treatments & Advancements for Adult Congenital Heart Disease - UCLAMDChat

Explore the latest treatments and advancements in adult congenital heart disease in this informative 34-minute video lecture by UCLA Cardiologist Dr. Jamil Aboulhosn. Gain insights into the prevalence and impact of congenital heart disease, and discover the surgical and medical advances that have significantly improved survival rates and quality of life for patients. Learn about groundbreaking technologies such as the heart-lung machine, catheterization techniques, and percutaneous interventions. Understand the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning. Delve into specific procedures like cardiac shunt closures, atrial and ventricular septal defect repairs, aortic coarctation treatments, and heart valve replacements. Discover the benefits of hybrid procedures combining surgical and catheter-based approaches. The lecture concludes with a Q&A session addressing topics such as the longevity of heart repairs, providing a comprehensive overview of current adult congenital heart disease management.

Introduction
Disclosures
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What is congenital heart disease
Survival into adulthood
Adult congenital heart disease
Heartlung machine
Catheterization
Raskin balloon septostomy
Percutaneous interventions
Advances in imaging
Catheters
Imaging
Hybrid Procedures
Surgical Interventions
Advantages
Cardiac Shunt
Closure Devices
Atrial Septal Defect
Transesophageal Echo
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aortic Coarctation
Aortic Stenting
Heart Valve Replacement
Advanced Imaging Techniques
Hybrid Procedure
Heart Attack
Conclusions
Thank you
Questions
How long do repairs last