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Question about possible toxins causing congenital heart defects?
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Yes they can: Alcohol intake during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus & heart defects have been associated with its use. Lithium, sometimes used for depression is associated with a specific defect. There are others. To produce a defect the toxin must be in play prior to 8 wks.
Answered 8/27/2012
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Toxins.... no: There are genetic causes and infectious causes, also there are some medications associated with chd like lithium.
Answered 8/26/2013
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