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My mind is racing. what does it mean if a boy has congenital heart defects?
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Depends...: ...On what the disease is. Some are devastating, some are surgically correctable, and some get better without treatment and have no effect on longevity or health.
Answered 2/11/2014
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Depends: Congenital heart disease covers a wide range from life-threatening to benign. Start with your pediatrician, who can refer you to a pediatric cardiologist, who can make the right diagnosis, and advise you about prognosis and treatment.
Answered 12/8/2016
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