Which type of congenital heart defect most commonly affects children born with Down syndrome (trisomy 21)?

a. tetralogy of Fallot
b. atrioventricular septal defect
c. ventricular septal defect
d. transposition of great vessels


Answer: b. atrioventricular septal defect

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