Congenital Heart Defect Overview

Encyclopedia: Congenital Heart Defect

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A congenital heart defect is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels of a newborn. Most heart defects either obstruct blood flow in the heart or vessels near it or cause blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern, although other defects affecting heart rhythm can also occur. Heart defects are among the most common birth defects and are the leading cause of birth...

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