The genetic workup for structural congenital heart disease

doi:10.1002/ajmg.c.31759

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The genetic workup for structural congenital heart disease

13 Dec 2019

Abstract excerpt

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most prevalent birth defect and is the result of multiple etiologies including genetic and environmental causes. This article reviews the genetic workup for structural CHD in the clinical setting, beginning with CHD epidemiology and etiology and then moving to genetic testing, clinical evaluation, and genetic counseling. An algorithm is presented as a guide to genetic test...

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