5th International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases

Advances in paediatric cardiac surgery and transcatheter intervention have dramatically transformed congenital heart disease from a condition with near-universal childhood mortality to one where the majority of patients survive into adulthood creating a growing population of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) who require lifelong specialist follow-up. The Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology session examines transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement, catheter-based closure of complex septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus, foetal cardiac intervention, the unique cardiovascular risk profile and arrhythmia burden in ACHD, heart failure management in univentricular circulation, and the application of AI and 3D printing in congenital cardiac anatomy planning.

Key Discussion Areas:

• Fetal diagnosis and prenatal counseling for congenital heart defects
• Advances in catheter-based repair of congenital lesions
• The growing population of adults living with congenital heart disease and their long-term care needs
• Surgical strategy evolution for complex single-ventricle physiology
• Genetic and syndromic associations in congenital heart disease
• Transition-of-care models from pediatric to adult congenital programs

Sub Tracks

• Fetal and Prenatal Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
• Catheter-Based Congenital Interventions
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
• Single-Ventricle and Complex Congenital Physiology
• Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease
• Long-Term Outcomes of Congenital Heart Disease

Why Attend This Session?

Paediatric cardiologists, ACHD specialists, congenital cardiac surgeons, and echocardiographers will gain essential updates on transcatheter intervention techniques, ACHD surveillance protocols, and the multidisciplinary management of complex lifelong cardiovascular conditions across the age spectrum.

Related Topics:

Cardiomyopathies & Genetics | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Imaging | Precision Cardiology & Genomics

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Does this track cover adult congenital heart disease?

A: Yes, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) is a dedicated sub track reflecting the growing population of adults living with repaired or unrepaired congenital conditions.

Q: Is fetal diagnosis included?

A: Yes, Fetal and Prenatal Cardiology is a dedicated sub track.

Q: Who should attend this track?

A: Pediatric cardiologists, congenital heart surgeons, ACHD specialists, and neonatologists.

Q: Does the track address the genetics of congenital heart disease?

A: Yes, Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease is a dedicated sub track.