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How long can I survive following Fontan surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a hole in my heart. I had surgery 16 years ago and an open heart surgery four years ago. Now, they suggest Fontan surgery. I would like to know how many years I could survive if Fontan surgery is done. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I am sorry to hear that you have had multiple heart surgeries, including a heart hole repair and an open-heart surgery. The specific condition you are referring to as a heart hole is likely a ... Read Full »
My daughter has VSD. Will it heal?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 28 days old. During her normal check up, after Doppler echocardiography it is found that she has a small VSD. The doctor said that it is normal and generally by a year it will get cured. But, I would like to have a second opinion with you. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me try to explain you the diagnosis. 1. VSD- ventricular septal defect, is a communication between the lower chambers of the heart, which in normal should not be present. 2. The pr... Read Full »
My son has congenital heart disease. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 years 4 months old. He weighs 24 pounds. When he was 4 months old, his doctor recommended me to take echo test. In echo he found acyanotic congenital heart disease. The report showed a small ASD 6 mm left to right shunt RA RV. Normal biventricular function. Mild PS GMAX 20... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ASD (atrial septal defect) is a hole in partition between two upper chambers of the heart. If it is of patent foramen ovale (PFO) type then usually after two years it closes by itself. But, if it is an ostium secundum OS ASD type, then it will not close by itself. But, a... Read Full »
Is open heart surgery necessary for 6 mm ostium secundum ASD in a 3 month-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby boy is 3.5 months old. He was diagnosed with VSD when he was 2 months and his cardiologist asked for followup after a month. On out checkup his 3 mm VSD was closed, but the doctor discovered 6 mm ostium secundum ASD. He said that it can close spontaneously just like the VSD, s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I understand your worries. No need to worry all will be fine. From my experience, ASD (atrial septal defect) of 6 mm can still close by itself regardless of its position. I will advise you to wait till your baby is 6 months old to have him checked again before a decis... Read Full »
What is the long-term prognosis after undergoing TOF surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend underwent TOF surgery at 19 years of age. I want to know the long-term prognosis associated with it. Some says it is complicated and not same as VSD or ASD types. Will it have any long-term health problem associated with it even after surgery? As an expert can you shed light... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case, reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »
Will a 3 mm hole in the heart of a baby close on its own?
Query: Hi doctor, I had twins, a baby boy and girl. They were born at 34th week. The baby girl is doing fine. The baby boy has lung surfactant and he is fine now, but after echo test, the echo doctor said that 3 mm hole is there in his heart, but he says it is normal and will close naturally. Please sugge... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your doctor has said right (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Usually ventricular septal defects, especially if small and muscular, close on itself over time. If there are no symptoms like turning blue or black, difficulty in breathing, recurrent che... Read Full »
Is it safe for me to take Unwanted 72 regularly to prevent pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44 year old woman. I have a hole in my heart since birth and dextrocardia. I do not want to get pregnant again, as I already have a 19 year old daughter. I cannot take any of the regular contraceptive medicines due to my heart condition. I regularly take Unwanted 72 after an unp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Which type of hole do you have in your heart (VSD, ASD or some other form)? How often do you take Unwanted 72?Unwanted 72 (emergency contraceptive pill) is a very high dose hormonal pill and if taken very often could be dangerous. If you still want to use it, please d... Read Full »
Kindly share your opinion about my nephew’s chest X-ray.
Query: Hello doctor, My nephew is 1-month-old, and today we carried out an X-ray of his chest. The report shows oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Is it due to congenital heart disease? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com The baby's chest X-ray with oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy is suggestive of a congenital heart defect, likely an atrial septal defect that is a hole in the partition of the heart. It will require dedicated ... Read Full »
My newborn baby has some heart problem. Does he need any surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby has some heart problem. I want to take a second opinion. How serious is his condition? Does he need some surgery? Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) size seems small to moderate. Considering the size of the PDA and the presence of an accompanying ASD (atrial septal defect), it would be advisable to oper... Read Full »
How to treat ventricular septal defect in a newborn child?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn child was detected with heart-related issues. Could you please help me understand the severity? Please suggest further treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your child's heart condition. Congenital heart disease is quite common amongst many children. To be able to tell you the severity, you should mention what is the exact condition that the doctor told is wrong with your child. So, I can tell you wha... Read Full »