Congenital Heart Disease
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Why choose UCSF Health for congenital heart disease care?
Since the 1960s, UCSF Health has been at the forefront of research and innovations in congenital heart disease treatment. Our congenital heart disease program is one of the largest of its kind in Northern California. Thanks to advances in surgical treatments and medications, many more children born with heart disease are living well into adulthood. That means they need ongoing heart care as adults.
We offer comprehensive care for young adults transitioning from pediatric providers, ensuring a smooth shift to adult care. We also diagnose, treat and monitor people with congenital heart lesions who began showing symptoms in adulthood.
Our team tailors your treatment to meet your unique needs. We also provide specialized prenatal and preconception care for women with high-risk cardiac conditions, including congenital heart disease.
At UCSF Health, you have access to our entire system of experts and specialists, supporting all aspects of your health. Our goal is to help you live as active a life as possible.
Why choose UCSF Health for congenital heart disease care?
Since the 1960s, UCSF Health has been at the forefront of research and innovations in congenital heart disease treatment. Our congenital heart disease program is one of the largest of its kind in Northern California. Thanks to advances in surgical treatments and medications, many more children born with heart disease are living well into adulthood. That means they need ongoing heart care as adults.
We offer comprehensive care for young adults transitioning from pediatric providers, ensuring a smooth shift to adult care. We also diagnose, treat and monitor people with congenital heart lesions who began showing symptoms in adulthood.
Our team tailors your treatment to meet your unique needs. We also provide specialized prenatal and preconception care for women with high-risk cardiac conditions, including congenital heart disease.
At UCSF Health, you have access to our entire system of experts and specialists, supporting all aspects of your health. Our goal is to help you live as active a life as possible.
Ongoing provider communication
When young adults transition to our care, we continue to communicate with their pediatric cardiology providers. We work closely with the pediatric heart program.Lifelong partnership in care
We provide heart care for life. Some of our patients have been with us for decades.Leading-edge treatments and technology
You receive the most advanced care, including 3D modeling, to help plan intricate procedures, such as heart valve procedures and transplant.Cardio-obstetrics specialty
We collaborate closely with high-risk maternal-fetal medicine specialists and other providers to offer comprehensive pregnancy care.
Complete congenital heart disease care at UCSF Health
We offer comprehensive care that includes detecting heart conditions early so we can stop the progression. You have access to the latest treatments to prevent complications as well as surgical and transcatheter repair of defects.
We provide all levels of care for every type of congenital heart condition. People with mild conditions may only need monitoring so we can keep a close eye on your health.
For people who need more active care, we offer a full range of treatments, from minimally invasive procedures to single and dual-organ transplants.
Your heart care team
Our collaborative approach ensures the highest level of care. Your team may include:
Adult and pediatric congenital heart surgeons and interventionalists
Adult congenital heart disease physicians
Advanced heart failure specialists
Cardiac anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists
Electrophysiologists
Hepatology specialists
Imaging specialists
Pulmonary hypertension specialists
Your care team may also include providers who help offer comprehensive care:
Adult congenital heart disease nurses and nurse practitioners
Genetics counselors
Social workers
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Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Coarctation
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
Treatments
- Electrophysiology Testing
- Heart Transplant
Clinical trials
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Number of patients recruited out of all the eligible patient approached for recruitment.
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Pregnancy & Cardiac Treatment
The UCSF Pregnancy and Cardiac Treatment (PACT) Program provides specialized pre-conception and prenatal care for women with heart disease. Learn more here.
Cardiovascular Genetics
We specialize in diagnosing and treating hereditary heart disease. Our experts provide diagnosis, counseling and therapies for common and rare conditions.
3D+ programOpens in a new window
We use 3D-printed heart models and virtual imaging to help our surgeons perform complex pediatric heart surgeries — improving outcomes and patient understanding.
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