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ACHD

Consult an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Expert

Keeping your heart healthy is important to us.

Finding the right program for congenital heart disease as an adult can be challenging. You need a team that understands your journey and knows how to provide the best ongoing care for your heart.

Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program is a national leader and the largest in Wisconsin. Our doctors are specially trained to treat and diagnose ACHD, offering you the expertise you need to live your life to the fullest.

We care for patients of all ages from young adults just beginning their transition from pediatric care to seniors managing lifelong CHD. Whether you’re 18 or 80, the experts in our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program will support and care for your changing needs.

Request an appointment or contact the Herma Heart Institute at (414) 261-3885.

Reasons To Consider the ACHD Program at the Herma Heart Institute

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    Leader in ACHD Care
    First program in Wisconsin accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association
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    Expert Care Close to Home
    With several locations across Wisconsin and Michigan, we meet you where it’s most convenient
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    Wraparound Care
    No matter the stage of life or complexity of your case, we provide the full spectrum of care based on your specific needs

Caring for the Full Range of Needs for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Many congenital heart disease conditions and genetic heart disorders can have serious cardiac and non-cardiac complications for adults. These conditions include:

  • Coarctation of the aorta
  • Congenital valve defects
  • Dilated aorta
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
  • Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue disorders
  • Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
  • Pulmonary atresia
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Transposition of the great arteries (vessels)
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Caring for the full range of needs

Who We Help

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Teens and Young Adults
Teens with congenital heart disease are at risk for gaps in care between adolescence and adulthood. Our transition program helps prepare teens to take ownership of their health and set them up for a healthy future.
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Women and Expecting Mothers
Women with congenital heart disease may have questions about their health, including pregnancy, fertility and family planning. Pregnancy is safe for most women with CHD, and our experts are dedicated to helping ensure the best outcomes for a healthy and successful pregnancy.
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Adults
Most congenital heart defects are discovered early but some don’t present until later in life. It’s important for adults with CHD to be monitored throughout their lives by a board certified ACHD specialist.

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