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Prognosis

Although the outlook for children with congenital heart defects varies greatly depending on the specific defect, children who receive early diagnosis and appropriate medical attention usually have the best possible prognoses. As medical technology continues to advance, the prognoses for babies born with heart defects is constantly improving.

Children diagnosed with heart defects should continue to have regular monitoring by a cardiologist throughout their lives to reduce the risk...Read the full article