Technology Meets ACHD: A Collaboration with the Association of European Pediatric Cardiac Association-Bringing Adult AFIB Technology to ACHD Patients (Presenter: Joachim Hebe, MD)

Bringing Adult AFIB Technology to ACHD Patients (Presenter: Joachim Hebe, MD)

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Dr. Joachim Hiebeck discusses atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with congenital heart defects. He explains that the number of adult patients with congenital heart disease is increasing due to an aging population, and that AF is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Dr. Hiebeck highlights the higher risk of AF in patients with more severe congenital heart defects. He also discusses the mechanism of AF initiation and maintenance, including the role of the pulmonary vein area. He emphasizes the importance of rhythm control, particularly through pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), and discusses the success rates of PVI in this patient population. Dr. Hiebeck also highlights challenges in performing AF ablation in patients with congenital heart defects, including vascular problems and complex anatomy. He concludes by suggesting the need for further research to improve the understanding and treatment of AF in this patient group.

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Lecture ID 3834

Location Room 211

Presenter Joachim Hebe, MD

Role Invited Speaker

Session Date and Time May 09, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session Number S-032

Keywords

atrial fibrillation

adults

congenital heart defects

morbidity

mortality