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What are the symptoms of a ventricular septal defect?

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Symptoms result from a reduced amount of oxygen going to the body

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What are the symptoms of ventricular septal defect?
The symptoms of ventricular septal defect (VSD) include the following: Small VSD is usually asymptomatic. Moderate or large VSD can present with the following: Failure to thrive/gain weight Decreased...
What is the treatment for a ventricular septal defect?
Most small holes close without treatment. Often, as the child grows, the hole closes or becomes smaller.
How is a ventricular septal defect diagnosed?
The condition is first suspected based on observation of the child. The physician will listen to the heart with a stethoscope
What is the physiology of a ventricular septal defect?
The heart has four chambers. The two lower chambers are called ventricles and are responsible for pumping blood.
What is the prognosis for a ventricular septal defect?
Children with small septal defects tend to develop normally and without any effect on their ability to participate in physical activities