Congenital heart disease
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Introduction
Congenital heart disease seen in 1% Births
Aetiology
Changes in Circulation in newborn
For further information see also fetal circulation. Decreased pulmonary resistance (hours - days) Closure of foramen ovale Closure of ductus arteriosus (days - weeks)
Commmonest defects
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Coarctation of the aorta
