I'm really worried about my 5-month-old who has a heart hole measuring 2.5mm. Is there any possibility that this hole could get larger over time?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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that depends on the position where it is,and usually they are self limiting and heals on its own

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