Many adults who were treated for complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) as children still need specialized care — as do adults who find out later in life they’ve had heart disease since birth. Their heart, organs, and overall health have been affected by CHDs, past operations, and other medical conditions. They need care by specialists who understand the pediatric and adult heart and human physiology. The adult congenital heart care specialists at Boston Children’s know how to meet these patients’ many unique needs so they can maximize their physical, emotional, and social health.