Continuing Education for Understanding the Liver in Fontan Patients
Heart to Heart with Anna
English - February 04, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsHealth & Fitness Education congenital heart defect congenital heart defects tetralogy of fallot advocacy open-heart surgery pacemaker Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Fred Wu returns to "Heart to Heart with Anna" for an update on the Fontan-Liver connection that we have come to understand in the last ten years. What are the factors that contribute to Fontan-Associated-Liver Disease? Who is at risk? What symptoms are present in patients who might have liver disease? What can we do to prevent Fontan-Associated-Liver Disease?
Tune in to discover answers to these questions and much, much more!
Articles that Dr. Wu mentioned in our episode:
Diagnosis and Management of Noncardiac Complications in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the AHA
Fontan-Associated Liver Disease: Proceedings from the ACC Stakeholders Meeting
Evaluation and Management of the Child and Adult with Fontan Circulation: A Scientific Statement from the AHA
You can listen to Dr. Wu's earlier podcasts here:
Advancements in Understanding the Liver in Fontan Patients: Part 1
Advancements in Understanding the Liver in Fontan Patients Part 2
This episode is not meant as personal medical advice, but rather an educational interview designed to enlighten members of the CHD community and to spark conversation about a topic. Always consult your own doctor or medical team regarding your treatment plan.
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