- female
- 2 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 2-month-old preterm baby born at 35 weeks was diagnosed with a 6mm VSD, 3mm ASD, and moderate PDA, all left-to-right shunts. She weighs 3.5kg now and has no symptoms feeding well, gaining weight, and passing urine/stool normally. We've seen 23 pediatric cardiologists, and all recommend surgery but with different timelines some say immediately, others say before 6 months or until she's 1 year and 10kg. Since she's doing fine now, when would be the right time for surgery?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Paediatric Cardiologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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