The child shown below is suffering from a congenital hea disease. Which congenital hea defect is seen most commonly seen in these children?: (A) Patent ductus aeriosus, (B) Atrial septal defect, (C) Atrioventricular septal defect, (D) Ventricular septal defect
Answer is C. This child is suffering from Down syndrome. Impoant 'must know' facts about Down syndrome: - Trisomy 21 - MC - d/t maternal meiotic non-dysjunction - Risk increase with increase in mother's age - QMc hea disease in Down syndrome - AVSD (Atrioventricular septal defect) aka Endocardial cushion defect