The unexpected congenital heart disease

Abstract

Echocardiography plays an essential role in the assessment of suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease (CHD) in children and adults. Many children with CHD now survive well into adulthood, meaning a greater knowledge and understanding of cardiac morphology, and CHD is crucially important for echocardiographers working in adult cardiology departments. Adults with known CHD are now increasingly presenting to adult cardiology practices for geographical and logistical reasons, during an acute illness or through GP referral due to loss of their regular follow-up, with echocardiography providing first-line, essential information. Whilst rare, the de novo diagnosis of congenital heart disease may also be made during these occurrences. This presentation will give a brief overview of some commonly encountered congenital heart conditions presenting in adults as well as providing echocardiography tips and tricks when scanning patients with suspected CHD.L6284713782019-07-16 <br />