Endocardial cushion defect risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

There are no established risk factors for endocardial cushion defects. However, certain factors might increase risk of developing endocardial cushion defect include Down syndrome, rubella, alcohol consumption during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, smoking during pregnancy.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for endocardial cushion defects. However, certain factors might increase risk of developing endocardial cushion defect include

• Down syndrome
• Rubella
• Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
• Gestational diabetes
• Smoking during pregnancy

Less Common Risk Factors

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