Better treatment of congenital heart disease is a success story. Today, many patients, even with complex heart defects, reach adult age. As a result, the number of adults with congenital heart disease continues to grow.
Because true repair of heart defects is rarely possible, these patients need lifelong expert follow‑up. There is a growing need for education and training in congenital heart disease, especially for adult patients.
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group provides a platform for collaboration between specialists with shared interests, including clinical cardiology, imaging, ventricular function, valve disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
The Working Group also provides guidelines, position papers and training recommendations.
Our annual meeting in March offers an excellent forum to share research and connect with colleagues.
Specialised cardiologists are essential to improve future patient care, and we invite you to join us.
Aims and activities
- Promote and maintain high quality care for adults with congenital heart disease;
- Improve care through education and training programmes;
- Establish guidelines for treatment and management;
- Build strong links with other groups and societies in this field.
