A Newborn Child Is Diagnosed with Trisomy 18

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newborn child is diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Which of the following congenital heart defects will she most likely have?

• A) Atrial septal defect
• B) Coarctation of the aorta
• C) Atrioventricular canal defect
• D) Ventricular septal defect

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