ABSTRACT

Congenital heart disease describes abnormalities of the heart and great vessels that are present from birth. With advancements in medical and surgical management of congenital heart defects, survival has been extended into adulthood. Presentation of congenital anomalies in adolescent and young adults differs from the typical presentation in the pediatric population.1-3 Defects diagnosed in adulthood generally are less severe defects. These considerations have necessitated the division of congenital heart disease into pediatric and adult subspecialties.4 This chapter describes the common lesions encountered in adults with transesophageal echocardiography.