OVERVIEW

6th Annual Adult Congenital Heart (ACH) Symposium is organized by Houston Methodist Hospital - DeBakey CV Education and will be held on Nov 07, 2020.

Accreditation:
• CME: 5.25 Credits
• CNE: 4.16 Credits

Course Description:
For the first time in history patients born with congenital heart disease are surviving and even thriving in adulthood, however, many continue to require advanced specialized care and are even at risk for early coronary disease and pulmonary hypertension. Recognizing the need to educate health care providers on this rapidly growing patient population, Houston Methodist DeBakey CV Education will be holding its sixth annual Adult Congenital Heart (ACH) Symposium. This popular annual event is a unique opportunity for physicians and allied health care professionals to learn more about care and treatment options from leading ACH experts.

Course Director: C. Huie Lin, MD, PhD, Director, Adult Congenital Heart Program, Houston Methodist

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this live activity, the participant should be able to:
• Describe the basic anatomy changes in common adult congenital heart conditions
• Identify the early signs of a congenital issue
• Describe when to intervene and when to refer
• Discuss important measures for maintenance and preventive care in adult congenital heart disease