24th May 2025

A newborn baby with Down’s syndrome is referred to Cardiology due to concerns regarding a congenital heart defect.

A newborn baby with Down’s syndrome is referred to Cardiology due to concerns regarding a congenital heart defect. They present with tachypnoea, poor feeding and tachycardia, with no evidence of cyanosis. What is the most likely cardiac defect this child may have developed?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.