TABLE 6B. Annual Incidence of Congenital Cardiovascular Defects
Type of Presentation
Rate per 1000 Live Births
Number
Fetal loss Unknown Unknown
Invasive procedure during the first year 2.3 9200
Detected during first year* 9.0 36 000
Bicommisural aortic valve 13.7 54 800
Other defects detected after first year Unknown Unknown
Total Unknown Unknown

*Includes stillbirths and pregnancy termination at less than 20 weeks gestation; includes some defects that resolve spontaneously or don’t require treatment.