【摘 要】
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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects about 7 to 9 of every 1,000 live births.It is the most common cause of death in the first year of life, accounting for 3% of all infants deaths.
【机 构】
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King Fahd Military Medical Complex Saudi Arabia
【出 处】
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BIT`s 4th Annual International Congress of Cardiology-2012(2
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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects about 7 to 9 of every 1,000 live births.It is the most common cause of death in the first year of life, accounting for 3% of all infants deaths.
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