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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome , is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. While many authorities believe the cause of HLHS is unknown, recent research indicates that HLHS may be due to genetic factors. There is evidence associating it with GJA1. In babies with HLHS, the aorta and left ventricle are very small, and the aortic and mitral valves are either...


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Congenital Heart Defects Slide Show

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Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:

Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.

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