How long can I live if I have Eisenmenger syndrome due to ventricular septal defect?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I would like to ask if you have Eisenmenger syndrome due to ventricular septal defect, how long will you live? I thank you doctor.
Nguyen Quoc Tuan (1993)
Answer
Answered by Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist II Chu Hoang Van - Outpatient Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How long can I live if I have Eisenmenger syndrome due to ventricular septal defect? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Einsenmenger's syndrome is a rare congenital, congenital, large-hole disease. Abnormal blood circulation in both the heart - lungs, increased pulmonary artery pressure, hypoxic blood and body organs also do not receive enough oxygen needed. This disease has a poor prognosis and is no longer viable for surgical treatment. Possibility of taking drugs only to prevent complications, improve quality of life, reduce pulmonary arterial pressure, reduce polycythemia vera, hypoxia.
With Eisenmenger syndrome due to ventricular septal defect, how long to live depends on your specific medical history. Moreover, at present, the heart-lung transplantation technique has brought encouraging results. Medication (medical) measures can also help patients have a better quality of life. Therefore, you should go to a medical facility specializing in Cardiology to be examined by doctors and advise on the most effective treatment method.
If you still have questions about Eisenmenger syndrome due to ventricular septal defect, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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