Pedigree-based Analysis of Inherited and Noninherited Risk Factors of Congenital Heart Defects

Although congenital heart defect (CHD) pedigrees are rare, they are generally taken as evidence of the existence of a genetic etiologic mechanism or environmental factors common to family members, or a combination of both. Therefore, the analysis of CHD pedigrees is important for bridging the gap in our knowledge of its etiology.

Source: Early Human Development - August 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yuan Yuan, Weicheng Chen, Xiaojing Ma, Huijun Wang, Weili Yan, Guoying Huang Source Type: research