Persistent truncus arteriosus epidemiology and demographics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor-in-Chief: Keri Shafer, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
It represents 1-2% of congenital heart disease in newborns. It occurs in approximately 5-15 per 100000 live births
Gender
Slight male predominance is seen
References
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