About 40 to 50 percent of children with Down syndrome are born with a heart defect.The most common defects are Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Ventricular Septal Defect.Survival beyond one year of age is 85 percent in all children with Down syndrome who have a congenital heart defect. Over 50 percent of individuals with Down syndrome live to be greater than 50 years old.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Heart Defects in Children with Down syndrome
About 40 to 50 percent of children with Down syndrome are born with a heart defect.The most common defects are Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Ventricular Septal Defect.Survival beyond one year of age is 85 percent in all children with Down syndrome who have a congenital heart defect. Over 50 percent of individuals with Down syndrome live to be greater than 50 years old.
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Great fact! I too want to write a post about heart defects since we have lived through it with our miracle baby Liliana. :)
Great info! I can't believe how much I am learning from this fabulous month of Down syndrome awareness!
I'm always surprised at doctors who act like Micah's lack of a heart condition is highly unusual. While 50% is a high odd, it doesn't mean that those without problems are uncommon.
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