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Adolescents with congenital heart defects: a patient and parental perspective of genetic information and genetic risk.
Cardiology in the young - 1 Feb 2020
Crawford Christopher A, Vujakovich Courtney E, Elmore Lindsey, Fleming Emily, Landis Benjamin J, Spoonamore Katie G, Ware Stephanie M
Abstract excerpt
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) occur in 8 of 1000 live-born children, making them common birth defects in the adolescent population. CHDs may have single gene, chromosomal, or multifactorial causes. Despite evidence that patients with CHD want information on heritability and genetics, no studies have investigated the interest or knowledge base in the adolescent population. This information is necessary as...
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