My baby has a subaortic VSD of 2.5 mm and I'm really worried - can this close on its own or will they need open heart surgery? Are there any other treatment options we should consider?

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What are the symptoms of hole in heart?

Shortness of breath,especially when exercising,Fatigue,swelling of legs, feet or abdomen,Heart palpitations or skipped beats,Stroke and Heart murmur, a whooshing sound that can be heard through a stethoscope.

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my son was diagnosed with a hole in his heart and we're really worried - is surgery the only way to fix this or are there any medicines that can help? also wondering if ayurveda has any treatments for this condition

CTVS opinion advise.

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How much does VSD surgery cost and how long does the procedure usually take Also what's the success rate for this kind of surgery

cost depends on dr and hospital.

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