Table 1.
Types, incidence and number of newly diagnosed CHDs per vearin Libya*
| Types of CHD | Incidence | Number/year |
|---|---|---|
| Ventricular Septal Defect | 25–30% | 600 |
| Atrial Septal Defect | 5–10% | 200 |
| Atrio-Ventricular Septal Defect | 5% | 100 |
| Coarctation of aorta | 5% | 100 |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosus | 5–10% | 200 |
| Tetrology of Fallot | 5–10% | 200 |
| Transposition of Great Arteries | 5% | 100 |
| Aortic Stenosis | 5% | 100 |
| Pulmonary Stenosis | 5–10% | 200 |
| Others (rare) | 10% | 200 |
| Total | 100% | 2000 |
*
This table is based on rough mathematical calculation of the number of newborn babies per year with different types of congenital heart disease in Libya.