My 80-day-old baby girl has a 3.2mm PDA heart hole. Will this heal on its own with medicine, or does she need surgery? What are the chances of it closing naturally?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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CTVS opinion advise.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My son has VSD 2.5 left to right and ASD 4 mm left to right. Should we be worried about this? Does he need surgery or can it repair on its own?

please consult CTVS for better advise.

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my son is 15 months old and was born with PMVSD the doctor recommended a surgery called transcatheter device closure of VSD or button device closure of VSD but I'm not sure about the risks and complications involved can you explain what this surgery entails and any potential life risks for my baby

Patient is advised cardiologist opinion at apollo hospital.

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My 1.5-month-old son was diagnosed with 1108mm c shunting ltrt. Can this resolve on its own or does he need surgery? How long can we wait before deciding? He's breathing a bit fast and has had a cold since 23 weeks. I've attached his report what do you suggest?

In your 1.5-month-old son‚Äôs case, C-shunting may resolve on its own, but surgery is often required for significant cases. Consult with a pediatric cardiologist for a more accurate assessment.

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