Adult congenital heart disease, also known as ACHD, is a term for conditions that affect your heart structure and function. "Congenital" means that the defect forms during fetal development and is present at birth. Congenital heart diseases can range in severity from mild to serious, with the corresponding symptoms also varying based on your unique condition.
Thanks to continued advances in diagnosis and treatments the outcomes for people with ACHD have improved significantly. Patients with ACHD still require lifelong medical care to monitor your condition. At Lee Health, we have the expertise needed to help adults who were born with heart defects.