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When a child is born with a hole in the heart

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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect. [iStockphoto]

At birth two years ago, all seemed normal with baby Hopenovell Sasha.

However, shortly after leaving the hospital, her parents began to notice some worrying symptoms that included nasal congestion.

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