Heart disease in children.
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Abstract
Advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management of neonates with cardiovascular disease has led to their improved survival rates. These improvements have resulted in an increased number of pediatric patients presenting to the primary care physician's office with underlying heart disease. Understanding the genetic, congenital, or acquired etiologies to the various pediatric heart diseases is crucial to preventing these lesions and treating these patients.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Heart Diseases