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Is vsd a fatal ailment if not treated?
VSD, also known as Ventricular Septal defect is most common among among the congenital heart defects. It involves the presence of a hole between the right and left pumping chambers of the heart which should close within the first two weeks of a baby's birth. It has long term effects on the individual's health.
What is most likely to happen to a baby born with a hole in the septum between the right and the left ventricles?
Such a condition used to be fatal years ago, but modern medicine is doing some amazing things to repair certain kinds of congenital heart defects, even in babies. Of course, not every heart defect can be cured, but great progress is being made in treating atrial septal and ventricular septal defects. I enclose a link to the National Institute of Health, which discusses such cases and what can be done for children born with this condition.
What is most likely to happen to baby born with a hole in the septum between the right and the left ventricles?
Such a condition used to be fatal years ago, but modern medicine is doing some amazing things to repair certain kinds of congenital heart defects, even in babies. Of course, not every heart defect can be cured, but great progress is being made in treating atrial septal and ventricular septal defects. I enclose a link to the National Institute of Health, which discusses such cases and what can be done for children born with this condition.
How do you get a hole in your heart?
It depends on the size of the hole and whether it can repair on its own. Some people with these disorders don't need surgery but some do. The only way to know is to see a specialist. If one is cynotic (turning blue) or passing out or feeling faint these are not good signs. Wish you the best!
Ventricular septal defect?
DefinitionVentricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. Ventricular septal defect is one of the most common congenital (present from birth) heart defects. It may occur by itself or with other congenital diseases.Alternative NamesVSD; Interventricular septal defectCauses, incidence, and risk factorsBefore a baby is born, the right and left ventricles of its heart are not separate. As the fetus grows, a wall forms to separate these two ventricles. If the wall does not completely form, a hole remains. This hole is known as a ventricular septal defect, or a VSD.Ventricular septal defect is one of the most common congenital heart defects. The baby may have no symptoms, and the hole can eventually close as the wall continues to grow after birth. If the hole is large, too much blood will be pumped to the lungs, leading to heart failure.The cause of VSD is not yet known. This defect often occurs along with other congenital heart defects.In adults, ventricular septal defects are a rare but serious complication of heart attacks. These holes are related to heart attacks and do not result from a birth defect.SymptomsPatients with ventricular septal defects may not have symptoms. However, if the hole is large, symptoms, the baby often has symptoms related to heart failure.The most common symptoms include:Shortness of breathFast breathingHard breathingPalenessFailure to gain weightFast heart rateSweating while feedingFrequent respiratory infectionsSigns and testsListening with a stethoscope usually reveals a heart murmur (the sound of the blood crossing the hole). The loudness of the murmur is related to the size of the defect and amount of blood crossing the defect.Tests may include:Chest x-ray -- looks to see if there is a large heart with fluid in the lungsECG -- shows signs of an enlarged left ventricleEchocardiogram-- used to make a definite diagnosisCardiac catheterization (rarely needed, unless there are concerns of high blood pressure in the lungs)MRI of the heart -- used to find out how much blood is getting to the lungsTreatmentIf the defect is small, no treatment is usually needed. However, the baby should be closely monitored by a health care provider to make sure that the hole eventually closes properly and signs of heart failure do not occur.Babies with a large VSD who have symptoms related to heart failure may need medicine to control the symptoms and surgery to close the hole. Medications may include digitalis (digoxin) and diuretics.If symptoms continue despite medication, surgery to close the defect with a Gore-tex patch is needed. Some VSDs can be closed with a special device during a cardiac catheterization, although this is infrequently done.Surgery for a VSD with no symptoms is controversial. This should be carefully discussed with your health care provider.Expectations (prognosis)Many small defects will close on their own. For those defects that do not spontaneously close, the outcome is good with surgical repair. Complications may result if a large defect is not treated.ComplicationsHeart failureInfective endocarditis (bacterial infection of the heart)Aortic insufficiency (leaking of the valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta)Damage to the electrical conduction system of the heart during surgery (causing arrhythmias)Delayed growthand development (failure to thrive in infancy)Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) leading to failure of the right side of the heartCalling your health care providerMost often, this condition is diagnosed during routine examination of an infant. Call your infant's health care provider if the baby seems to be having difficulty breathing, or if the baby seems to have an unusual number of respiratory infections.PreventionExcept for the case of heart attack associated VSD, this condition is always present at birth.Drinking alcohol and using the antiseizure medicines depakote and dilantin during pregnancy have been associated with increased incidence of VSDs. Other than avoiding these things during pregnancy, there is no known way to prevent a VSD.ReferencesZipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo; WB Saunders; 2007.
How you have a miscarriage?
Most are caused by a defect in the baby.
Is spina bifida a congenital defect?
Yes. A congenital defect is one the baby is born with, so spina bifida is a congenital defect.
What and who does metabolic birth defect affect?
the baby and the mother
What can happen to a baby when its mom is doing drugs?
the baby might be born with a birth defect
What is a condition or an anomaly that a baby is born with?
It is called a birth defect.
Is a premature birth a birth defect?
not really, there is a chance that the baby could have a defect but that can happen to even a baby that was born on time. Premature birth means that the baby was born early, therefore it is smaller than a normal baby and it may not becompletely developed. It all depends on how premature it is.
Why a baby born with one testicle?
Birth defect? Genetic mutation?
