Introduction

What you will learn

Here we set the stage for what will come in this course. What are some of the critical issues to know when you embark on the journey to learn echocardiography in adult patients with congenital heart disease: How frequently will you encounter congenital defects? How can we categorize them? What about other imaging modalities, and how can you best approach this complex topic?

Topics: 

• Epidemiology of ACHD
• Facts and figures
• Classification of defects
• Multidisciplinary approach
• Role of Imaging in ACHD
• How to learn echo in ACHD