- male
- 1 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 1-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a malaligned PM VSD hole measuring 3.5 mm. Is this considered large in medical terms? I'm trying to understand how VSD sizes are classified like small, moderate, large, or very large based on the mm measurement. Also, will my son definitely need open heart surgery, or is there a chance it could close on its own over time? If surgery is necessary, are there any less invasive options than open heart surgery?
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A 3.5 mm VSD is usually small and may close on its own. Most small VSDs don’t need surgery. Serial echocardiograms are important to monitor.
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I'm really worried because my fourth baby was found to have a small hole in the heart during an echo test done by a baby heart specialist. He said there's no need for medication right now and just advised a follow-up in six months. Does this mean it could be serious? Will this affect my baby's life in the future? What kind of care should we be giving our baby, and are there any treatments we should consider?
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