Atrioventricular canal defect

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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

In most cases, atrioventricular canal defect can't be prevented. If you have a family history of heart defects or if you already have a child with a congenital heart defect, talk with a genetic counselor and a cardiologist before getting pregnant again.

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