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

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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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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?

My newborn baby was born at 34 weeks and has a 5mm VSD. She only weighs 900g right now. Will the hole close on its own as she grows or will she need surgery? If surgery is needed, what's a rough estimate of the cost?

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