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Genomics|Update|Current ► Congenital Heart Defects: Genetics & Newborn Screening

Genomics|Update|Current



Congenital Heart Defects: Genetics & Newborn Screening

a heart puzzle
CDC information: Causes of congenital heart defectsinclude changes in genes or chromosomes, or also a combination of genes and other risk factors, such as exposures to things in the environment, maternal diet, or maternal medication use.
Did you know? 327 genes have been reported in relation to risk of congenital heart defects, including 7 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE NavigatorExternal Web Site Icon
What is critical congenital heart disease?External Web Site Icon From the NIH Genetics Home Reference
CDC information: Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHDs) - Without screening, some newborns with CCHDs might be missed since signs may not be evident before an infant is discharged from the hospital after birth. Infants with CCHDs are at risk for significant morbidity or mortality early in life.

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