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What is the primary cause of congenital heart diseases according to the text?
What is the primary cause of congenital heart diseases according to the text?
- Maternal diseases, Lupus, Diabetes
- Teratogens and exposure time
- Unknown in most cases (correct)
- Chromosomal abnormalities
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential cause of congenital heart diseases?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential cause of congenital heart diseases?
- Radiation exposure (correct)
- Thalidomide
- Retinoic acid
- Lithium
What is the significance of the 'periconception period' mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 'periconception period' mentioned in the text?
- It is the time period when fetal echocardiography is performed
- It is the time period when chromosomal abnormalities can occur
- It is the time period when the mother should avoid teratogens (correct)
- It is the time period when the fetal heart develops
What is the role of fetal echocardiography according to the text?
What is the role of fetal echocardiography according to the text?
What percentage of congenital heart diseases are associated with chromosomal abnormalities according to the text?
What percentage of congenital heart diseases are associated with chromosomal abnormalities according to the text?
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