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Endocardial Cushion Defect - Ventricular Septal Defect
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Obtaining a full history and physical exam may lead a healthcare provider to suspect a ventricular septal defect. Other tests that may be done to confirm the diagnosis may include: