2023 UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s International Fontan-Kreutzer Symposium – Session III

The 2023 UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute International Fontan-Kreutzer Symposium brought together world-renowned pediatric and adult cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgeons, and adult cardiac and transplant surgeons to explore the evolution of management strategies in this complex patient population, including medical therapy, transcatheter interventions, rhythm-management device implantation, surgical intervention, and heart or combined organ transplantation. Importantly, this course discussed emerging technologies and techniques for cardiac imaging in these patients. Lifestyle considerations for patients living with Fontan-Kreutzer such as exercise, pregnancy, and mental health were also discussed.

View the presentations focusing on managing heart failure in Fontan-Kreutzer and timing for replacement therapy here.

For more information or to refer a patient, please email HVIReferral@upmc.edu.

Session III: Managing Heart Failure in Fontan-Kreutzer and Timing for Replacement Therapy

Moderated by Shawn West, MD, and Kristen Rose Felker, MD

• Medications in the Symptomatic Fontan-Kreutzer Patient
  • Presented by: Anita Saraf, MD, PhD

  Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conference | Medications in the Symptomatic Patient | Dr. Saraf
• Inotropy, Ventricular Assist Device, and Mechanical Circulatory Support
  • Presented by: Matthew Zinn, MD

  Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conference | Inotropy Ventricular Assist Device and Mechanical Circulatory Support | Dr. Zinn
• Post-Transplant Management and Planning in Fontan-Kreutzer: ICU Management
  • Presented by: Brian Feingold, MD

Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conference | Post Transplant Management and Planning ICU Management Dr. Feingold

• CICU Management Tips Post-Heart and Post-Heart/Liver Transplant
  • Presented by: Rod Ghassemzadeh, MD

  Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conference | CICU Management | Dr. Ghassemzadeh
• How to Refer to Transplant at the Right Time
  • Presented by: Edward Hickey, MD

  Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conf Videos | Surgical Options for Fontan Failure | Dr. Hickey
• Living with a Fontan-Kreutzer Operation Patient Perspective
  • Presented by: Daniel Warzinski

  Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conf Videos | Living with a Fontan Kreutzer Operation Patient Perspective Warzinski
• Panel Discussion

Heart and Vascular Institute | 2023 Fontan Conf Videos | Panel Discussion Session 3