Causes of Congenital heart defects

Underlying condition causes of Congenital heart defects: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Congenital heart defects) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Congenital heart defects includes:

• Maternal infection during pregnancy:
  • Gestational diabetes
  • SLE
  • Rubella
  • Certain drugs during pregnancy

Congenital heart defects as a complication: Other conditions that might have Congenital heart defects as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Congenital heart defects. The list of conditions listing Congenital heart defects as a complication in our database includes:

• Childbirth
• Down Syndrome

Congenital heart defects as a symptom: Conditions listing Congenital heart defects as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Congenital heart defects. The list of conditions listing Congenital heart defects as a symptom in our database includes:

• DiGeorge's syndrome

Related information for causes of Congenital heart defects: Further relevant information on causes of Congenital heart defects may be found in the risk factors for Congenital heart defects and underlying causes of Congenital heart defects.

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