Molecular genetics of congenital heart disease.

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Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most prevalent human birth defect and remains a leading cause of mortality in childhood. Although advancements in surgical and medical interventions have significantly reduced mortality rates among infants with critical CHDs, many survivors experience substantial cardiac and extracardiac comorbidities that affect their quality of life. The etiology of CHD is multifactorial,...

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