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Supporting the New Zealand ACHD Community

Information for Consumers and Their Whanau and Families

This section includes information to help you navigate the health system and find out about ACHD services in New Zealand.

There is also specific information for young people and there are sections going into more depth about particular questions and topics that crop up frequently.

Please let us know if there are other topics that you would like us to cover.

ACHD Services Around NZ
Find out about ACHD services around the country. Find out about local ACHD clinics, meet the team and get contact details
Congenital Heart Surgery
Information about Adult Congenital Heart Surgery. Meet the surgeons and find out what to expect when you have your operation
Congenital Heart Conditions
Resources about Specific Congenital Heart Conditions and Commen Problems Encountered During Adulthood
Cardiology Procedures
Information about Common Cardiology Procedures and What to expect – Heart Catheters, TOEs, MRI scans, CT scans etc
Congenital Heart Youth Resources
Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Cardiology
Emotional Well Being
and Mental Health
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Exercise and Sport for People with Congenital Heart Conditions
Endocarditis and Dental Care – What you Need to Know
Pregnancy and Contraception for Congenital Heart Women
Common Medicines for Congenital Heart Conditions
Genetics and Congenital Heart Conditions
Covid-19 and Congenital Heart Conditions
Travel Advice for People with Congenital Heart Conditions