Can hereditary heart disease be passed down to the next generation?

Patient's question:

The dolls of the little sisters appeared again a series of uncomfortable symptoms, and then the little sisters were very worried, afraid that he might have heart disease. How can you get rid of heart disease in this newborn? How many generations will hereditary heart disease be passed down?

Doctor's answer:

There is a significant incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in families with a genetic history, including cases where siblings both suffer from CHD, or where parents and children are simultaneously affected, with the nature of the disease being very similar. If the first child born to a mother has CHD, the likelihood of the second child being affected is approximately 2%. If both of the first two children have CHD, the risk of having another child with CHD may increase to 10%. If the mother has CHD, the risk of the second generation developing the disease is 10%.

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