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Welcome to the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) page. Mayo Clinic has cared for child and adult patients living with CHD for more than 60 years. With extensive expertise in treating people with rare and common congenital heart defects, our medical specialists provide exactly the care you need. Follow the CHD page and stay up-to-date as we post stories, clinical trials, resources and other useful information to help you and your loved ones along the CHD journey. Post a comment and share your thoughts.
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Mayo Clinic cardiologist Dr. Alexander Egbe recently presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress. The congress was held in Munich Germany from August 25-29, 2018.…
The Minnesota Congenital Heart Walk returns to Minnesota in October. Mayo Clinic is a sponsor of the event that will be at Elm Creek State…
Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Joseph Dearani, M.D., discusses valve problems in children with heart disease and what is important for patients and families to know.…
On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Joseph Dearani, chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic, discusses diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects specifically in…
In the following video, Joseph Dearani, M.D., Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery chair, provides an overview of adult congenital heart disease, including who should be caring…
When Mark Gill came to Mayo Clinic, he was in severe pain and his medical condition was grim. But thanks to a thorough evaluation…
Mayo Clinic Adult Congenital Heart Disease expert Naser Ammash, M.D., discusses partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC). Anomalous pulmonary venous connections are a rare and…
Learn more about adult congenital heart disease. Other health tip infographics: mayohealthhighlights.startribune.com.
Patients with an atrial septal defect (ASD) have a hole in the wall of the heart that separates the top two chambers. This hole allows…
Born with a congenital heart defect, Barb Peters shares her story of surviving multiple heart surgeries at Mayo Clinic, and the impact that Mayo had…
Mayo Clinic cardiologist Heidi Connolly, M.D., discusses pregnancy in patients with congenital heart disease. Congenital heart disease is the most common form of structural heart…
Mayo Clinic congenital cardiologist, Alexander Egbe, M.B.B.S., discusses the role of anticoagulation in Fontan patients. Thromboembolism, or blood clots, can affect all systems in the…
Mayo Clinic adult congenital and pediatric cardiologist Nathaniel Taggart, M.D., discusses transcatheter therapy in patients who have undergone a Fontan operation. Transcatheter therapy in patients…
Mayo Clinic cardiologist Heidi Connolly, M.D., discusses pulmonary valve regurgitation in adult congenital heart disease. Pulmonary valve regurgitation is a fairly common congenital heart problem…
In this video, Jonathan Johnson, M.D., discusses heart transplantation in patients with failing Fontan circulation. The indications for heart transplantation after a Fontan operation includes…
Ramona Simmons received a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic after living life with a congenital heart condition. She enjoys every day now, able to exercise,…
Mayo Clinic electrophysiologist Christopher McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., discusses arrhythmia management in adult congenital heart disease patients. The most common types of arrhythmias are atrial…
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