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How do you diagnose an av canal defect in an infant?

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Echocardiogram: Sometimes a cardiac catheterization is also necessary.

Answered 2/13/2013

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Dr. Adam Lowry answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Echocardiogram: Echocardiogram is sufficient in 99% of cases for diagnosis and surgical planning of an av canal defect in an infant.

Answered 4/15/2014

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