2023 Adult Congenital Heart Disease Online Board Review (Mayo Clinic)

Comprehensive ABIM ACHD Board Review and Clinical Update

The 2023 Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Online Board Review is a comprehensive educational program developed by Mayo Clinic to prepare physicians for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Adult Congenital Heart Disease Certification and Recertification Examinations while enhancing clinical expertise in the management of adults with congenital heart disease.

Built around the official ABIM ACHD blueprint, this adaptive online learning program combines expert-led lectures, board-focused reviews, self-assessment tools, pre- and post-tests, guideline updates, and case-based learning. Participants receive personalized study recommendations based on performance, allowing them to focus on areas requiring improvement.

Specialty: Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Format: Online Board Review Course
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Edition: 2023

Course Overview

The growing population of adults living with congenital heart disease presents unique challenges for cardiologists and congenital heart specialists. Successful management requires expertise in congenital anatomy, physiology, imaging, interventions, arrhythmias, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pregnancy, and long-term complications.

The Mayo Clinic ACHD Board Review provides a structured review of essential topics identified by the ABIM examination blueprint while emphasizing practical clinical management and evidence-based care.

Participants can access pre-recorded lectures, streaming presentations, guideline summaries, journal references, PowerPoint slides, and self-assessment tools designed to strengthen both board performance and clinical practice.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Physicians

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialists

• Cardiologists

• Pediatric Cardiologists Transitioning to ACHD Care

• Heart Failure Cardiologists

• Cardiac Imaging Specialists

• Interventional Cardiologists

• Electrophysiologists

Trainees

• ACHD Fellows

• Cardiology Fellows

• Pediatric Cardiology Fellows

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

Involved in congenital heart disease management.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply knowledge required for ABIM ACHD board certification

• Recognize congenital cardiac anatomy and embryology

• Diagnose and manage common and complex congenital heart defects

• Interpret congenital imaging and hemodynamic findings

• Manage ACHD-related heart failure and pulmonary hypertension

• Evaluate arrhythmias in congenital heart disease patients

• Understand pregnancy-related cardiovascular risks

• Apply evidence-based treatment strategies in adult congenital cardiology

Course Curriculum

Embryology and Anatomy

Embryology and Anatomy

Faculty: Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D.

Topics Covered

• Cardiac Embryology

• Congenital Cardiac Anatomy

• Developmental Defects

• Morphologic Classification

• Surgical Anatomy

Genetics in ACHD

Faculty: Talha Niaz, M.B.B.S.

Topics Covered

• Common Genetic Syndromes

• Congenital Heart Disease Genetics

• Genetic Counseling

• Genetic Testing Strategies

• Familial Risk Assessment

Clinical Evaluation of Congenital Lesions

Right-Sided Lesions and Volume Overload

Faculty: David Majdalany, M.D.

Topics Include

• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

• Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

• Pulmonary Stenosis

• Right Heart Volume Overload

Left Ventricular Volume Overload Lesions

Faculty: Heidi Connolly, M.D.

Topics Covered

• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

• Coarctation of the Aorta

• Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction

Pulmonary Atresia and Complex Defects

Faculty: William Miranda, M.D.

Topics Include

• Pulmonary Atresia with VSD

• Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum

• Truncus Arteriosus

Transposition Physiology

Transposition of the Great Arteries

Faculty: Charles Jain, M.D.

Topics Covered

• D-Transposition (D-TGA)

• L-Transposition (L-TGA)

• Surgical Repairs

• Long-Term Outcomes

• Adult Complications

Complex Congenital Heart Disease

Complex Right Heart Lesions

Faculty: William Miranda, M.D.

Topics Include

• Atrioventricular Canal Defects

• Ebstein Anomaly

• Right-Sided Congenital Disorders

• Surgical Considerations

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Faculty: Luke Burchill, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Topics Covered

• Repaired TOF

• Pulmonary Regurgitation

• RV Dysfunction

• Long-Term Surveillance

Anomalous Coronary Arteries and Vascular Rings

Faculty: Nandan Anavekar, M.B.B.S.

Topics Covered

• Coronary Anomalies

• Vascular Rings

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Management Strategies

Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension

ACHD-Related Heart Failure

Faculty: Luke Burchill, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Topics Include

• Heart Failure Evaluation

• Medical Therapy

• Advanced Heart Failure

• Transplant Considerations

Pulmonary Hypertension in ACHD

Areas Covered

• Pathophysiology

• Risk Assessment

• Pulmonary Vasodilator Therapy

• Long-Term Outcomes

Arrhythmias in ACHD

Arrhythmias I & II

Faculty: Abhishek Deshmukh, M.B.B.S.

Topics Covered

• Supraventricular Arrhythmias

• Atrial Flutter

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Arrhythmias

• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

• Device Therapy

• Catheter Ablation

Cardiac Catheterization

Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterization

Faculty: Charles Jain, M.D.

Topics Include

• Hemodynamic Assessment

• Shunt Quantification

• Catheterization Indications

• Risk Assessment

• Interventional Procedures

Single Ventricle Physiology

Fontan and Single Ventricle Circulation

Faculty: Alexander Egbe, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.

Topics Covered

• Fontan Physiology

• Fontan Complications

• Liver Disease

• Arrhythmias

• Heart Failure

• Long-Term Follow-Up

Eisenmenger Syndrome

Advanced Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Faculty: Frank Cetta Jr., M.D.

Topics Covered

• Pathophysiology

• Clinical Assessment

• Pulmonary Vasodilator Therapy

• Risk Stratification

• Prognosis

Extracardiac Manifestations of ACHD

Systemic Complications

Faculty: Jonathan N. Johnson, M.D.

Topics Include

• Liver Disease

• Renal Dysfunction

• Hematologic Abnormalities

• Neurocognitive Issues

• Quality of Life Considerations

Pregnancy and Congenital Heart Disease

Reproductive Health in ACHD

Faculty: Heidi Connolly, M.D.

Topics Covered

• Pregnancy Risk Assessment

• Lesion-Specific Management

• Maternal Outcomes

• Fetal Outcomes

• Contraception Counseling

Board Review Features

Personalized Learning Platform

• Pre-Assessment Testing

• Post-Assessment Testing

• Adaptive Learning Recommendations

• Performance Tracking

• Board-Focused Study Plans

Additional Resources

• PowerPoint Presentations

• Journal References

• Guideline Reviews

• Board Examination Pearls

• Expert Commentary

Educational Highlights

Mayo Clinic Faculty

Learn from internationally recognized leaders in adult congenital cardiology.

ABIM Blueprint Alignment

Curriculum specifically designed around board examination content.

Adaptive Learning Technology

Customized study recommendations improve learning efficiency.

Comprehensive ACHD Coverage

Covers both foundational concepts and advanced clinical management.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive ACHD Board Review

✔ Mayo Clinic Expert Faculty

✔ ABIM Blueprint-Based Curriculum

✔ Adaptive Learning Platform

✔ Congenital Anatomy and Embryology Review

✔ Complex Congenital Heart Disease Management

✔ ACHD Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension

✔ Arrhythmia Management in Congenital Heart Disease

✔ Pregnancy and Reproductive Health

✔ Fontan and Eisenmenger Syndrome Review

✔ Catheterization and Hemodynamics

✔ Board-Focused Testing and Self-Assessment

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for:

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialists

• Cardiologists Preparing for ACHD Boards

• ACHD Fellows

• Pediatric Cardiologists

• Cardiology Fellows

• Healthcare Professionals Caring for ACHD Patients

Clinical & Educational Value

The 2023 Adult Congenital Heart Disease Online Board Review provides a complete review of the knowledge and skills required for both clinical excellence and board certification in adult congenital cardiology. Combining expert instruction, adaptive learning tools, and comprehensive coverage of congenital heart disease across the lifespan, this program serves as an essential resource for ACHD specialists and trainees.