Why Choose Cincinnati Children’s?

Lifelong Care

People who are born with heart defects typically have hearts with unique structural differences. In addition, they often have had one or more heart surgeries. Our team has experience in these procedures and understands how they will impact patients from childhood throughout adulthood, so they can provide the best care. In fact, research shows that patients live longer and feel better in the hands of an adult congenital heart specialist. We provide ongoing, lifelong surveillance for patients with even the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) in order to prevent complications.

Personalized Treatment

We help foster the transition to adult care with personalized treatment plans customized to each patient’s unique needs. Treatment may include symptom identification, exercise education, infection prevention, genetic counseling, and family planning and pregnancy counseling.

Accredited Comprehensive Care Center

The ACHA ACHD Accreditation Program is a critical landmark as it now provides ACHD patients a means to find high-quality ACHD programs throughout the U.S.

An Experienced Team

Studies have shown that surgical survival rates are nearly three times higher for adult CHD patients who have surgery in a children’s hospital by specialists trained in congenital heart disease. Our program provides a full team of surgeons, nurses and ICU specialists who work with congenital heart patients on an ongoing basis.

The Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s is a world leader in diagnosis, treatment and research for congenital heart disease in teens and adults. Our team specializes in caring for patients with complex conditions and providing the monitoring and care needed to help them enjoy the best health possible for the rest of their lives.

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