Yes - ...: Most congenital heart defects are able to be treated with surgery and medications . The decision to have a baby with a known congenital heart defect is always personal. The couple should seek a timely opinion of an experienced pediatric cardiologist. Genetic testing and imaging is important to identify the defect, counsel the couple and look for associated abnormalities.
Answered 5/16/2013
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Depends.: This is personal choice and depends on the genetic make-up of the baby, the presence of other anomalies and the severity of the cardiac defect(s). Genetic counseling and pediatric cardiology consultation are essential! http://www.Heart.Org/heartorg/conditions/congenitalheartdefects/aboutcongenitalheartdefects/about-congenital-heart-defects_ucm_001217_article.Jsp.
Answered 7/24/2012
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