Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers
Treating patients with a congenital heart defect (CHD) is often a team effort. We use a co-management model that allows our team to address the specialized CHD while the referring physician, such as a cardiologist, primary healthcare provider or other specialist, continues to follow our patients’ other medical issues. Typically, this allows our team to address the specialized congenital heart disease while working with the patient’s referring physician or primary healthcare providers to address other medical issues.
See below for answers to some of our more commonly asked questions about treating patients with a CHD, or contact our team to learn more about how we can work with you.
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Does Cincinnati Children’s care for adults?Show
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Because congenital heart defects never go away, Cincinnati Children’s has developed a robust program for teens and adults with a CHD. To refer a patient to our program, contact us at 855-245-9013.
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How can I get a second opinion for my patient?Show
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Our specialists regularly consult on patient cases. Contact us today at 855-245-9013 to speak with an ACHD specialist.
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How do I manage my patient’s CHD during her pregnancy?Show
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Pregnancy is safe for many CHD patients, but does require close and careful monitoring. We work closely with referring obstetricians as well as with MFMs at TriHealth and UC Health to provide ACHD care and surveillance during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We can also help evaluate pregnancy risk of ACHD patients before they get pregnant as well as ensure the needs of the unborn baby are met.
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My patient has a Fontan circulation; are there special concerns?Show
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The Fontan Management Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s is one of the few programs in the country that provides complete and specialized care to individuals who have had a Fontan procedure. Learn more about the clinic.
For Healthcare Providers
Learn about our co-management model to treat adults with congenital heart disease.