Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

If you already have a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, you're at a higher risk of having another baby with this condition.

Beyond family history, there are no clear risk factors for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Complications Causes
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