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Understanding Congenital Heart Disease by Suyog Chaudhari is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a birth defect affecting the heart, with 95% of cases having no identifiable cause and a prevalence of approximately 1 in 100 births. It can range from simple defects to complex, life-threatening conditions, with over 85% of patients reaching adulthood, resulting in around 1 million adults living with CHD in the U.S. Common types include atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD), with management options including surgical and catheter-based intervention

Author

Suyog Chaudhari

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EN