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Hello doctor! My baby was 22 weeks old and had an ultrasound, and the doctor concluded that she had a 3.4mm diameter sub-aortic septal defect, 2 outflow right ventricles with ventricular septal defect. So the doctor asked me if the fetus is 22 weeks pregnant with a ventricular septal defect under the aortic valve with a diameter of 3.4mm, is it dangerous and how is it treated? Ask your doctor for advice and answers! Thank you sincerely!
Cao Thi Emu (1984)
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Hello! Ventricular septal defect is the most common congenital heart disease, accounting for at least 0.2% of cases and 10% of children dying under 15 years of age. Accordingly, the common disease complications are: infective endocarditis, aortic regurgitation, subaortic stenosis, right ventricular outflow tract stenosis... For small (<4mm) holes, the ratio Self-closing <12 months old is 38%. However, the status of the fetus at 22 weeks of age with the diagnosis of a 3.4mm diameter subaortic septal defect, 2 outflow right ventricle with ventricular septal defect, you need to have a comprehensive examination and evaluation to have a diagnosis. Early indications for open-heart surgery to prevent the above complications. Currently, the fetus is 22 weeks old, you need to visit a specialized medical facility, after giving birth you need to follow up with an appointment and have the fetus regularly monitored at a hospital with a cardiologist such as: hospital under Vinmec Health System. Thank you for trusting and sending the question: "Is it dangerous for a 22-week fetus to have a ventricular septal defect under the aortic valve with a diameter of 3.4mm?" to Vinmec. Wish you have a healthy pregnancy, round mother and square baby. Best regards!
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Answered by Master, Doctor Do Nguyen Thuy Doan Trang - Head of Extracorporeal Circulation Team - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
