In which situation is there a risk that a newborn infant will have a congenital heart defect (CHD)?
a. Trisomy 21 detected on amniocentesis
b. Family history of myocardial infarction
c. Father has type 1 diabetes mellitus
d. Older sibling born with Turner syndrome
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A The incidence of congenital heart disease is approximately 50% in children with
trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
B A family history of congenital heart disease, not acquired heart disease, increases
the risk of giving birth to a child with CHD.
C Infants born to mothers who are insulin dependent have an increased risk of
CHD.
D Infants identified as having certain genetic defects, such as Turner syndrome,
have a higher incidence of CHD. A family history is not a risk factor.
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