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Understanding Congenital Heart Disease by Christine Widjaja is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Congenital heart disease refers to abnormalities in heart structure or function present at birth. It is the most common type of birth defect and a leading cause of deaths in the first year of life. Symptoms depend on the specific condition and may not be obvious at birth, though some defects like coarctation of the aorta may not cause issues for many years. Prevention efforts include avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy, maintaining good prenatal care, and being aware of potential hereditary risk fac
- Author
- Christine Widjaja
- Language
- EN