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. 1969 Mar;110(3):200–206.

Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in the First Two Weeks of Life

Rodney J Bessolo, William R Vincent
PMCID: PMC1503439  PMID: 5773478

Abstract

The differential diagnosis of congenital heart disease which presents cyanosis or respiratory distress, or both, in the first two weeks of life, is difficult. Close correlation of clinical features, electrocardiogram and chest roentgenogram is most helpful. The diagnosis of congenital heart disease should lead to immediate cardiac catheterization, angiocardiography and appropriate therapy.

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