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Ventricular septal defect prevention

Introduction

Prevention

Prevention

Except for the case ofheart-attack-associated VSD, this condition is always present at birth.[1]

Drinking alcohol and using the antiseizure medicines depakote and dilantin during pregnancy have been associated with increased incidence of VSDs. Other than avoiding these things during pregnancy, there is no known way to prevent a VSD.

References

References

  1. ↑ “Ventricular septal defect: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”. Retrieved 2013-01-09.

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