My son is 1.6 years old and weighs 14.2 kg. He was diagnosed with a small doubly committed VSD with a left-to-right shunt, no RCC prolapse, and no aortic insufficiency. The VSD gradient is 90 mmHg. Should he undergo surgery for this?

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My son was born in September 2018 and is now 3 years 2 months old. In May 2021, we found out he has an 8mm hole in his heart, and it still hasn't closed as per his September report. We're worried if it will close on its own or if he needs surgery. Could this affect his health or life in the long run? What should we do next?

An 8mm hole in the heart, especially at this age, is unlikely to close spontaneously and may require intervention. While not all holes in the heart need surgery, larger ones like 8mm typically do. This can affect the child's heart health in the long run, potentially leading to complications like heart failure or arrhythmias. The next step is to consult with a cardiologist for a detailed assessment and discuss treatment options, which may include surgery or a catheter procedure.

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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 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?

cardiologist opinion is advised.

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