When is the best time for congenital heart surgery for a 4.5-month-old baby?

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Question
Hello doctor,
My nephew was born 4.5 months, at birth, 3.1kg to now 4.1kg. I have a congenital heart defect, 7.7mm ventricular septal defect, 7mm atrial septal defect and mild tricuspid regurgitation. I am currently lying at the provincial hospital and the doctor said it was time for the surgery and then made an appointment next week to arrange the surgery. Please advise when is the best time for congenital heart surgery for a 4.5-month-old child? Should I have surgery in the hospital? Or switch to central. I asked about the safe rate, the doctor said the rate was about 70 to 80%. Thank you.
Trinh Ngoc Hung (1980)
Answer
Hello,
To the question “When is the best time for congenital heart surgery for a 4.5-month-old child? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your baby is indicated for heart surgery for sure. However, depending on the pathological progress at the time of examination, the doctor will appoint a specific time for heart surgery, usually the children will be scheduled for surgery when they reach 10kg in weight because of the safety of the surgery. .
Choosing a hospital for heart surgery is an important decision, because the hospital can perform heart surgery and ensure good recovery, good postoperative recovery also helps the family feel secure with the patient's future progress.
With modern and complete equipment, professional and empathetic medical team, Vinmec hospital has performed open heart surgery for children with congenital heart disease from simple to complex with a recovery rate of >95% .
If you still have questions about the best time for congenital heart surgery for a 4.5-month-old baby, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System to consult with a cardiologist. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Master. Do Nguyen Thuy Doan Trang - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

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