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What is the most common type of congenital heart disease?
Questioner:Charlotte Davis 2023-04-06 14:04:08
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Alexander Thompson——Works at Facebook, Lives in Menlo Park, CA
As a subject matter expert in pediatric cardiology, I can tell you that the most common type of congenital heart disease is
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). VSD is a hole in the wall separating the two ventricles of the heart. It is the most prevalent congenital heart defect, affecting approximately 1 in every 100 to 200 live births.
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Charlotte Murphy——Studied at Oxford University, Lives in London. Currently working as a corporate lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
Ventricular septal defect (
VSD),
atrial septal defects, and tetralogy of
Fallot are the most common congenital heart defects seen in the VACTERL association. Less common defects in the association are
truncus arteriosus and transposition of the great arteries.
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