141 - BEYOND REPAIR: MASTERING ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC FOLLOW-UP IN ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Thursday, October 23, 2025

2:00pm - 3:00pm ET

Room:202

Target Audience: Echocardiologists, Clinical cardiologists, Adult congenital cardiologists

Co-Chair(s)

Sarah Blissett, MD MHPE FRCPC

MD
London Health Sciences Centre
Western University
Jonathan Windram, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MMEd, MRCP (UK), FCCS, FESC

Associate Professor
Mazankowski Heart Institute
Mazankowski Heart Institute

Presenter(s)

Rafael Alonso-Gonzalez, MD, MSc

ACHD Cardiologist
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
University of Toronto
EB

Elisabeth Bédard, MD, FRCP (C)

cardiologist
CCS
NG

Nita Guron, MD

Cardiologist
University of Calgary
University of Calgary

Early Career(s)

NG

Nita Guron, MD

Cardiologist
University of Calgary
University of Calgary

Planning Committee Member(s)

Robin Ducas, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Dr.
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Jasmine Grewal, MD FRCPC FACC FASE

Professor
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Doug Hayami, MD

Cardiologist, Assistant Professor
Nova Scotia Health
Dalhousie University
Christopher Labos, MDCM MSc FRCPC (he/him/his)

Course lecturer
McGill University
EL

Emilie Laflamme, n/a

PGY-5 in cardiology
IW

Isabel Wirvrouwen, MD PhD

Workshop Description: As the number of adults living with congenital heart disease continues to grow in Canada—now outnumbering pediatric cases—there is an increasing need to address the unique healthcare challenges of this population. With more than 90% survival to adulthood, the number of individuals post-cardiac repair of congenital heart lesions has significantly risen. Echocardiography remains the most accessible and widely used imaging modality to assess these patients and guide ongoing care.
This workshop will focus on long-term imaging follow-up for three common congenital heart lesions post-surgical repair. It will feature three presentations covering key congenital heart defects, including:
• Tetralogy of Fallot post-repair
• Long-term follow-up of atrial septal defects (both percutaneous and surgical repairs)
• Imaging follow-up for patients post-Ross procedure
As adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) becomes more prevalent, it is increasingly recognized that general cardiologists must gain expertise in imaging this patient population. This session will help build foundational knowledge of congenital heart echocardiographic findings in adults, offering a highly interactive learning experience.
Over the course of 60 minutes, three expert cardiologists from across Canada will present clinical cases for the audience to actively work through. These cases will focus on recognizing key imaging findings in adult congenital heart echocardiography, fostering engagement and audience participation throughout.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights for managing adult patients with congenital heart disease, enabling more effective long-term care and follow-up.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

list the key echocardiographic findings unique to common repaired congenital heart lesions;
describe the echocardiographic approach in the evaluation of patients with cardiac shunts post repair; and
outline the valvular heart findings post repair of congenital heart lesions that require reintervention.