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Is asd (atrial septal defect) known as a hereditary condition?
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Possibly: While there are some reports of familial clusters, generally it is a congenital condition affecting caused by a developmental defect.
Answered 8/20/2013
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There is: A higher likelihood of an ASD in a sibling or a child of a mom with add so yes, there is a genetic component.
Answered 6/10/2014
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