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Is Congenital Heart Disease Hereditary ?

is Congenital heart disease hereditary?
Sat, 12 Dec 2009
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congenital just means "present at birth" it doesnt mean its hereditary. most cases the cause is unknown but there is some evidence there may be a hereditary aspect in come cases
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Is Congenital Heart Disease Hereditary ?

congenital just means present at birth it doesnt mean its hereditary. most cases the cause is unknown but there is some evidence there may be a hereditary aspect in come cases