Congenital heart defects caused by problems with the placenta

Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don’t fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be triggered by problems with the placenta, the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing embryo.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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