Human Genetics of Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

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Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD), also known as a common atrioventricular canal (CAVC), are clinically severe heart malformations that affect about 1 out of every 2100 live births. AVSD makes up about 5% of all congenital heart defects. AVSD is associated with cytogenetic disorders such as Down syndrome and numerous other rare genetic syndromes, but also occurs as a simplex trait. Studies in mouse models...

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