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What could be done to manage a hole in a baby’s heart?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Our doctor said that my baby has a hole in the heart. I have attached the reports for your reference. Please explain.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

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Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Yes, there is a patent ductus arteriosus that is shunting from left to right (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As it is large, go for its closure.

Consult any pediatric cardiologist or even the same doctors who have done echo may be doing the closure. Medicines cannot close this. If it is not closed now, then it may create problems later.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Please explain its effect on general health. Is it risky to operate?

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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Hi,

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Effects and symptoms will occur when shunt will reverse from right to left. It can be closed by the simple procedure like an angiogram (through an artery of the wrist or thigh).

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At August 13, 2016
Reviewed At September 23, 2024

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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