Pak J Med Sci
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To assess the frequency and pattern of associated congenital heart disease (CHD) among patients with "non-cardiac congenital defects". ⋯ Frequency of associated CHD among patients with non-cardiac congenital defects was high (13.0%). Children with cleft lip and/or palate should be given more attention because of the high incidence of CHD in this group. Echocardiography must be advised for the timely identification of any possible type of CHD.