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Is asd (atrial septal defect) hereditary?
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Not completely: The genetic influence of congenital heart defects travels on several different genes & there is some risk for first degree relatives (offspring, sibs). The risk for offspring to have some heart defect (not the same) runs ~4% while it jumps to 6-8% if both parents have some form of defect. Of some interest, there is a basic 4% risk of some unexpected outcome for any pregnancy. (defect, premi, illness).
Answered 4/20/2012
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Yes, but complex: There is a hereditary component to atrial septal defects. Some patients with known genetic syndromes have ASDs as well. In most cases though, the mechanism of heritability is complex. Please discuss these issues with your physician to determine your specific risks.
Answered 6/11/2017
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