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Question:
Hello Doctor. My grandson is more than 4 months old and has a ventricular septal defect under the aortic valve, the original diameter of the left ventricle, diameter of 5.3mm, shunt T-P, PGmax = 80mmHg, no atrial septal defect, rotating aortic arch left, not narrow waist. The doctor asked me if my condition is so serious and can I have surgery? Thank you doctor.
Huyen (1995)
Reply:
Hello, sister. In your case, it is necessary to re-evaluate the echocardiogram to see if the pulmonary artery pressure is increased or not... Currently, there is a treatment method for ventricular septal defect, which is to close the hole with a percutaneous interventional device (obstruction). parachute vent). You should give your child an echocardiogram for monthly checkups, and the decision when to intervene must be based on the results of your echocardiogram.
Thank you for sending questions about vimec website. Best regards.
Master, Doctor Ngo Dac Thanh Huy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
