15^th World Heart Congress

Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Pediatric and congenital heart disease represents one of the most specialized areas of cardiovascular medicine, encompassing structural and functional abnormalities present at birth as well as acquired cardiovascular disorders affecting children and adolescents. Advances in prenatal diagnosis, neonatal intensive care, pediatric cardiac surgery, catheter-based interventions, and lifelong follow-up have dramatically improved survival rates and quality of life for children born with congenital heart defects. Modern care emphasizes early diagnosis, multidisciplinary collaboration, genetic evaluation, advanced imaging, and individualized treatment strategies that support patients throughout childhood and adulthood. Continued research is expanding our understanding of congenital heart development, long-term outcomes, and innovative therapeutic approaches.

This session will highlight current advances in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease, including fetal cardiology, congenital cardiac surgery, interventional procedures, genetic disorders, pediatric heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and transition to adult congenital heart care. Experts will present emerging research, novel surgical techniques, advanced imaging applications, and evidence-based management strategies designed to improve patient outcomes. Discussions will focus on multidisciplinary care models, technological innovations, and global initiatives aimed at advancing pediatric cardiovascular health and reducing the burden of congenital heart disease worldwide