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What is the likelihood of hole in heart birth defect occur?
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Depends: It depends on the size, the type, and what methods are used to look for it. Broadly, atrial septal defect occurs in 1 in 1500 live births. Patent foramen ovale is extremely common and present in 10-20% of all adults but not significant.
Answered 1/3/2015
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