Guest: Maan Jokhadar, M.D.
Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.
This is the second of three episodes on grownup congenital coronary heart illness. Be positive to return and take heed to episode one, “The Hospitalized ACHD Patient.” In this episode, listeners will hear a primer on caring for adults with congenital coronary heart illness (ACHD) within the major care setting. Dr. Malcolm Bell and Dr. Maan Jokhadar focus on when ACHD sufferers ought to be referred for specialised analysis, the best way to find clinics, and which signs ought to elevate concern. Key sensible suggestions are shared to assist keep away from frequent pitfalls and guarantee protected, efficient look after this distinctive affected person inhabitants.
Topics Discussed:
• Do all sufferers with CHD should be seen in anACHD clinic?
• How to find ACHD clinic?
• What are some alarm signs for ACHD?
• Common pitfalls to keep away from
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Recorded on: 04-November-2025
00:00 Welcome and collection intro
00:46 Guest intro: Dr. Maan Jokhadar (grownup congenital coronary heart illness)
01:14 Why grownup congenital coronary heart illness sufferers ought to be (re)seen in a specialty clinic
02:45 Practical referral considering: who’s “lost to follow-up” and why a one-time overview issues
04:46 Common major care situation: fever / nonspecific signs
06:54 Antibiotics: when to carry off, when to escalate
08:07 Medication pitfalls in ACHD
09:39 Most frequent missteps in major care
10:29 Top pitfalls/crimson flags: antibiotics earlier than cultures, NSAID threat, palpitations vs panic (arrhythmia)
11:23 Where to seek out specialised care: ACHA nationwide listing (ACHAheart.org)
12:55 Closing / finish of episode
