Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a cardiac mission. This study aims to describe the pattern of CHD and associated co-morbidities seen in children with Down syndrome in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Introduction and Objectives: Congenital heart disease (CHD) in children with Down syndrome is a common association. Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None Congenital heart disease and associated comorbidities among children with Down syndrome in the Niger Delta region of NigeriaĬhika O Duru 1, Olukemi O Ige 2, Frances S Okpokowuruk 3, Queennette O Daniels 4, Patience A Udo 3, Fadekemi Megbelayin 3, Kevin B Edem 3, Olawale Olabiyi 5, Christopher S Yilgwan 2ġ Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria 2 Department of Paediatrics, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 3 Department of Paediatrics, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 4 Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria 5 University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio, Texas, USA Date of Submissionĭepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State

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