Neurodevelopmental delay is more common in children born with congenital heart defects (CHD), even with optimal perinatal and peri-operative care. It is hypothesized that fetuses with CHD are prone to neurological impairment in utero due to their cardiac defect, possibly leading to delayed cortical development.

中文翻译：

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先天性心脏缺陷胎儿的连续神经超声检查显示皮质发育轻度延迟

即使有最佳的围产期和围手术期护理，神经发育迟缓在先天性心脏缺陷 (CHD) 患儿中更为常见。据推测，患有 CHD 的胎儿由于其心脏缺陷而容易在子宫内出现神经功能障碍，可能导致皮质发育延迟。