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The Yale-New Haven Adult Congenital Heart Program unites the resources of three premier institutions — Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital and Yale School of Medicine — to provide seamless, comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart disease. It is the only program of its kind in Connecticut, and one of a few in the region.
In the next decade, it is estimated that more people over the age of 18 — than under 18 — will be living with congenital heart disease. People will live longer because doctors have advanced diagnostic modalities, expanded medical management, and new surgical and catheterization techniques to improve survival for children. Many of these medical breakthroughs were developed right here at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
The Adult Congenital Heart Program at Yale-New Haven specializes in advanced treatment methods, including the use of catheter-based devices to correct problems without surgery.
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Pediatric cardiologists consult with specialists in adult cardiology, adult pulmonology, high-risk obstetrics, cardiac imaging, transplant and cardiothoracic surgery. Experts in congenital electrophysiology offer potential curative therapies for life-threatening arrhythmias. Social work services, along with expert, advanced nursing personnel, help create the multidisciplinary approach to the finest patient care.
John T. Fahey, MD Director, Adult Congenital Heart Program
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