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

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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CTVS opinion advise.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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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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I'm really worried because my baby was born with a 3mm ASD and a 5mm VSD in their heart. Can you help me understand how risky this situation is for my baby?

Risk depends on the location of the defect,weather it is locatetd in dominant or non dominant area and is it causing PAH etc., repeat 2D echo after 6 months of age and follow your doctors advice

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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?

that depends on the position where it is,and usually they are self limiting and heals on its own

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