Heart Disorders

There are many heart disorders that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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Blood Circulation in the Fetus and Newborn
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Congenital Heart Disease

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