Non Cyanotic Heart Defects
Non cyanotic heart defects are more common because of higher survival. In these the shunt is initially from left (oxygenated) to right ( non oxygenated). These are
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Coarctation of aorta (may cause cyanosis in some cases)
- Double outlet left/right ventricle
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