I had a hole in my heart during childhood. I am 30 years old now. Few months back I had cheSt pain and had a ECG. ECG was normal and doctor said it could be a muscle pain. My question is. Are the child with hole in their heart at increased risk ok heart problems in adulthood? After 20 years maybe?

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