Fontan With a Future

Did you know you can increase the effectiveness of your cardiovascular system just by drinking more fluid? In this episode, join me as I discuss the mechanics of Fontan circulation and why staying hydrated can make all the difference.

Over 1 million children and 1.5 million adults are living with CHD in the US. In this episode, join me and I discuss annual cardiology appointments, cardiac imaging, blood work, and medications prescribed to keep individuals with CHD as healthy as possible. 


If you are an adult living with CHD who needs a cardiologist, check out this link to find adult CHD centers across the US:
https://www.achaheart.org/your-heart/resources/clinic-directory/

Over the past several decades, there have been incredible advances in how we approach and treat CHD. In this episode, join me as I talk about various cardiac interventions, the Fontan procedure, and new treatments options under investigation. 

With so many advances in imaging, we are able to detect many cases of CHD before birth.  In this episode, join me as I explore fetal cardiac development, ways to diagnose CHD, and limitations in our approach to prenatal detection. 

Nearly 1% of babies are born with CHD each year in the US.  In this episode, join me as I discuss typical heart anatomy, some of the most common congenital heart defects, and why it is so important for heart warriors to know about their heart condition. 

Every person with congenital heart disease has their own, unique story! To kick off this Fontan with a Future podcast, I'm sharing my story about growing up with CHD, learning to listen to my body through dance, and eventually being accepted to medical school.