Congenital heart defects among Down syndrome patients: a clinical profiling

Conclusion We found that the ASD is the most common CHD seen in DS patients. In addition, our results add to the existing body of evidence that pulmonary hypertension significantly associated with CHD in DS patients. We believe this clinical profiling can become the baseline for intervention in reducing the mortality and morbidity secondary to CHD among DS in our population.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research