b'ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE PROGRAMThe population of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) patients is expected to grow to 1.2 million by 2026, resulting in significant demand for comprehensive care facilities for thispopulation. As one of only 17 Adult Congenital Heart Association-accredited medical centers in the country, our subspecialists offer a full spectrum of care for congenital heart disease patients at every age.Highlights of our program include: ULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE MWe bring together nationally renowned heart experts to provide specialized treatments that are tailored to the specific needs of our adult patients who have been managing heart defects since birth. COMPLEX COMPREHENSIVE CARE Our program provides access to a wide range of cardiac services to help our patients manage and treat their conditions, including: - First-time treatment and follow-up care -Transition clinic to help adolescent patients transition to adult care through support, education and facilitation of the process - Health and lifestyle counseling - Support services, including social workers, financial counselors and nurse practitioners AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE AND SUPPORT Childrens Health provides care to adults with the help of adult-sized equipment in our catheterization labs and operating rooms, as well as adult-specific protocols.DVANCING THE STANDARD OF CARE AOur team is committed to improving care at every stage of diagnosis for children and adults with congenital heart disease. As a certified adult congenital heart disease program, we have access to the latest advances in care and clinical trials to help children and adults managetheir conditions.childrens.com/heart | 4141|The Heart Center Annual Report 2018'