Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026 (Videos + Subtitles)

Comprehensive Updates in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders, Cardiomyopathies, Genetic Cardiology, Sports Cardiology, Pregnancy, Electrophysiology, and Lifelong Heart Care

Advance your expertise in the rapidly evolving field of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) with Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program dedicated to the unique cardiovascular needs of adolescents and young adults living with congenital and inherited heart disease. Developed by internationally recognized specialists at the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, this educational course provides evidence-based guidance for managing one of the fastest-growing populations in cardiovascular medicine.

Held May 15–16, 2026, this video-based educational program addresses the challenges faced by clinicians caring for young adults transitioning from pediatric to adult cardiovascular care. Through expert-led lectures, multidisciplinary discussions, and practical case-based learning, participants gain a deeper understanding of congenital heart disease, inherited cardiovascular syndromes, genetic counseling, lifestyle medicine, pregnancy management, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, medical devices, surgical therapies, and emerging pharmacologic treatments.

Designed around real-world clinical practice, the curriculum equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care that improves long-term cardiovascular outcomes throughout adulthood.

Product Details

• Course: Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026
• Provider: Cleveland Clinic
• Conference Dates: May 15–16, 2026
• Format: Videos with English Subtitles
• PDFs: None
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Video Lectures, Clinical Case Discussions, Evidence-Based Reviews

Course Overview

Remarkable advances in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery have significantly increased survival among children with congenital heart disease, creating a growing population of young adults with complex cardiovascular conditions requiring lifelong specialized care. However, many clinicians receive limited formal training in managing congenital heart disease beyond childhood, resulting in significant gaps during the transition to adult care.

Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026 addresses this critical educational need through an in-depth review of congenital and inherited cardiovascular disorders affecting adolescents and young adults. International experts discuss disease recognition, risk stratification, genetic evaluation, reproductive counseling, exercise recommendations, pharmacologic therapies, electrophysiology, and surgical interventions while emphasizing individualized, multidisciplinary management strategies.

Participants learn practical approaches that improve continuity of care, optimize quality of life, reduce cardiovascular complications, and support lifelong disease management.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate simple and complex congenital heart diseases affecting young adults.
• Recognize inherited cardiovascular disorders involving cardiomyopathies, coronary disease, valvular disease, and vascular abnormalities.
• Evaluate connective tissue disorders including Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
• Incorporate genetic testing, family screening, and genetic counseling into cardiovascular care.
• Develop individualized recommendations regarding exercise, competitive sports, lifestyle modification, and pregnancy.
• Utilize contemporary medical devices and surgical therapies in adult congenital heart disease.
• Apply current and emerging pharmacologic therapies for inherited and congenital cardiovascular conditions.
• Select appropriate electrophysiologic interventions for arrhythmias affecting young adult heart patients.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Develop expertise in the diagnosis and lifelong management of congenital heart disease.

Topics include:

• Adult congenital heart disease
• Congenital cardiac defects
• Transition of care
• Long-term surveillance
• Congenital heart anatomy
• Risk stratification
• Multidisciplinary care

Faculty discuss practical approaches for managing both simple and complex congenital heart lesions throughout adulthood.

Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders

Review the spectrum of hereditary cardiovascular diseases.

Topics include:

• Inherited heart disease
• Familial cardiovascular disorders
• Genetic cardiology
• Cardiovascular genetics
• Family screening
• Precision medicine
• Risk assessment

Cardiomyopathies

Strengthen recognition and management of inherited myocardial disease.

Topics include:

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
• Restrictive cardiomyopathy
• Genetic cardiomyopathy
• Heart failure
• Sudden cardiac death prevention

Connective Tissue Disorders

Understand cardiovascular complications associated with inherited connective tissue diseases.

Topics include:

• Marfan syndrome
• Loeys-Dietz syndrome
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• Aortic disease
• Aortic aneurysm
• Connective tissue disorders
• Cardiovascular surveillance

Participants learn syndrome-specific cardiovascular risks and individualized treatment strategies.

Coronary, Valvular & Vascular Disease

Review congenital and inherited abnormalities affecting major cardiovascular structures.

Topics include:

• Congenital coronary anomalies
• Valvular heart disease
• Aortic disorders
• Vascular abnormalities
• Congenital vascular disease
• Structural heart disease
• Imaging assessment

Genetic Testing & Counseling

Integrate precision medicine into cardiovascular practice.

Topics include:

• Genetic testing
• Genetic counseling
• Family risk assessment
• Cascade screening
• Genomic medicine
• Inherited syndromes
• Clinical genetics

Faculty emphasize evidence-based genetic evaluation and counseling for patients and their families.

Lifestyle, Exercise & Sports Cardiology

Optimize lifelong cardiovascular health.

Topics include:

• Exercise prescription
• Competitive sports
• Physical activity
• Lifestyle medicine
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Exercise restrictions
• Preventive cardiology

Pregnancy & Women's Cardiovascular Health

Improve care for women with congenital heart disease.

Topics include:

• Pregnancy risk assessment
• Maternal cardiovascular disease
• Pregnancy counseling
• High-risk pregnancy
• Contraception
• Reproductive health
• Cardio-obstetrics

Participants review individualized approaches to pregnancy planning and maternal cardiovascular management.

Medical Devices & Surgical Therapies

Review contemporary interventional treatment strategies.

Topics include:

• Cardiac devices
• Pacemakers
• Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)
• Structural interventions
• Congenital heart surgery
• Valve interventions
• Advanced cardiac therapies

Pharmacologic Management

Update medical therapy using contemporary evidence.

Topics include:

• Heart failure medications
• Neurohormonal therapy
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Anticoagulation
• Antiarrhythmic therapy
• Precision pharmacology
• Emerging cardiovascular therapeutics

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Improve management of rhythm disorders.

Topics include:

• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Electrophysiology
• Catheter ablation
• Device therapy
• Sudden cardiac death prevention
• Rhythm monitoring
• Conduction disorders

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate inherited simple and complex congenital heart disease in young adult patients.
• Describe congenital abnormalities affecting the myocardium, coronary arteries, cardiac valves, and vascular system.
• Recognize cardiovascular manifestations of connective tissue disorders, including Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
• Apply evidence-based genetic testing, family screening, and genetic counseling in inherited cardiovascular disease.
• Prescribe individualized exercise recommendations, sports participation guidance, lifestyle modification, and pregnancy management.
• Utilize modern medical devices and surgical interventions for congenital and inherited heart disease.
• Implement current and emerging pharmacologic therapies for young adult cardiovascular disorders.
• Select appropriate electrophysiologic interventions for complex rhythm disorders.

Educational Highlights

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Inherited Cardiovascular Disease
• Cardiomyopathies
• Cardiovascular Genetics
• Genetic Counseling
• Marfan Syndrome
• Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
• Aortic Disease
• Sports Cardiology
• Pregnancy & Heart Disease
• Cardio-Obstetrics
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiac Devices
• Structural Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Preventive Cardiology
• Lifelong Congenital Heart Care
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026 is a highly specialized educational program addressing one of the most rapidly expanding areas in cardiovascular medicine. Unlike traditional cardiology courses that focus primarily on acquired cardiovascular disease, this program concentrates on the lifelong management of congenital and inherited heart conditions affecting adolescents and young adults. Combining internationally recognized Cleveland Clinic faculty, evidence-based recommendations, multidisciplinary expertise, and practical clinical guidance, the course prepares clinicians to provide comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care across every stage of adult life.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Specialists
• Cardiologists
• Pediatric Cardiologists
• General Cardiologists
• Cardiac Electrophysiologists
• Heart Failure Specialists
• Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Geneticists
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
• Obstetricians caring for high-risk cardiac pregnancies
• Cardiology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Allied Healthcare Professionals involved in congenital and inherited cardiovascular care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you specialize in adult congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiology, general cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular genetics, cardio-obstetrics, or advanced heart failure, Cleveland Clinic Caring for the Young Adult Heart 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive educational experiences available for clinicians caring for adolescents and young adults with congenital and inherited cardiovascular disorders. Through expert faculty, evidence-based clinical guidance, multidisciplinary case discussions, and practical management strategies, participants gain the expertise needed to improve lifelong cardiovascular outcomes and deliver exceptional patient-centered care.