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Hello doctor!
My baby is 5 months old. The baby had a fever after being vaccinated, so she took her to the hospital and discovered that she had a congenital heart defect, a 5mm ventricular septal defect. So the doctor asked me, is a 5-month-old baby with a 5mm ventricular septal defect need treatment and is it dangerous for a long time?
Looking forward to the doctor's advice, thank you!
Ngo Van Hung (1991)
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Hello!
With the question "Does a 5-month-old baby with a 5mm ventricular septal defect need treatment and is it dangerous for a long time? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Ventricular septal defect is a common congenital heart disease and is not too complicated to treat. If the baby has no symptoms, is still growing, it is possible to monitor and delay treatment. It is best for you to have your baby monitored by doctors who specialize in congenital heart disease, to determine the right time and treatment.
If you still have questions about a 5-month-old baby with a 5mm ventricular septal defect, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!
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Answered by Master, Doctor Tran Hong Nhat - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiology Center, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
