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Are congenital heart defects usually deadly?
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Frequently not usual: Some congenital cardiac defects can be lethal - but most are not.
Answered 5/8/2016
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No: In fact, most babies with congenital heart disease are expected to reach adulthood. Some of the more severe lesions have up to a 30% mortality in the first year, however these are less common than the more treatable defects.
Answered 5/8/2016
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