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Cor triatriatum epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Overview

Cor triatriatum is a very rare congenital heart disease. The sex ratio is nearly equal in occurrence. The overall incidence and prevalence is low.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

The incidence ranges from approximately 0.1% to 0.4% of all infants with congenital heart disease. The male to female ratio is 1.4:1. Echocardiography laboratory reports show that the incidence is less than in 1 in 10,000 cases.

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