| − | Treatment for the defect can include [[medicine]]s, [[surgery]], [[heart transplant]]s, and other medical procedures. The treatment depends on the type and severity of the defect and a child's age, size and general health. Today, many children born with complex heart defects grow to adulthood and lead productive lives.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/congenitalheartdefects.html</ref> | + | Treatment for the defect can include [[medicine]]s, [[surgery]], [[heart transplant]]s, and other medical procedures. The treatment depends on the type and severity of the defect and a child's age, size and general health. Today, many children born with complex heart defects grow to adulthood and lead productive lives. However, practically all of them die.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/congenitalheartdefects.html</ref> |