Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Director, Colorado’s Adult and Teen Congenital Heart (CATCH) Program
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What we offer:
- Specialized Care for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) – One of the fastest-growing and most complex areas in cardiovascular medicine.
- Expert Multidisciplinary Team – Collaboration between University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado provides comprehensive care from specialists trained in:
- Adult congenital cardiology
- Pediatric cardiology
- Pediatric cardiac surgery
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Advanced Surgical and Interventional Expertise – Experienced teams capable of managing complex congenital heart conditions, including patients requiring multiple procedures over their lifetime.
- Comprehensive Support Services – Dedicated nurses, coordinators, and support staff specially trained to address the unique needs of ACHD patients.
- Seamless Transition of Care – Commitment to helping adolescents and young adults successfully transition from pediatric care to adult cardiovascular services.
- Leadership in Education and Training – Active involvement in training the next generation of adult congenital heart disease specialists.
- Shaping the Future of ACHD Care – Participation in developing clinical guidelines and best practices to advance the field.
- Collaborative Research Network – Leaders in a multi-institutional consortium that pools patient experience to:
- Improve understanding of the natural history of congenital heart disease in adults
- Identify optimal treatment strategies
- Develop innovative therapeutic interventions
- Regional Center of Excellence – Providing highly specialized, coordinated care for adults with congenital heart disease across the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.
Community Partners
Meet our Team
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Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Pediatrics-Cardiology
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Professor, Pediatrics-Cardiology
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ACHD Accredited Comprehensive Care Center
In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), structural heart conditions present at birth, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital has earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members, and healthcare providers to form a community of support and a network of experts with knowledge of CHD.
ACHA is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and extending the lives of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). ACHA serves and supports the more than one million adults with CHD, their families and the medical community. For more information about ACHA, contact 888-921-ACHA or visit achaheart.org.
