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Medical Conditions - Ventricular Septal Defect

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect, which results from a hole in the wall that separates the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). In babies, it causes poor eating, failure to thrive, breathlessness, and easy tiring.

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What are the treatment options for newborn heart problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your child's heart condition. Congenital heart disease is relatively common in children.

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Are kids with VSD more prone to infections?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Children who have ventricular septal defect (VSD) are more prone to infections.

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What are the considerations for a five‑month‑old with VSD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A ventricular septal defect usually closes by the age of two years, and even up to ten years.

Is persistent left superior vena cava a serious condition for the baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). Two defects were noted in the report.

What is my life expectancy if I have ASD or VSD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is not a specific test for both defects. For this reason, I recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound to examine your health function and structure. I hope this helps. Please revert so I can assist you further. Thank you.

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Is there any long-term health problem associated with TOF?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case, and reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and can well understand your genuine health concerns.

Do I feel breathless and heaviness in the chest due to atrial fibrillation diagnosed in my late thirties?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems you have episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation as per your history.

What is VSD?

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.

Can the hole in the heart of the fetus heal on its own?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.I understand your concern. If the baby has only one heart hole, it is better to see if it can be corrected.

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