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Treatment for Ventricular septal defect
The treatment of ventricular septal defect (VSD) depends on the size of the hole in the interventricular septum, the amount of shunting between the ventricles, the symptoms it causes, and whether the defect is likely to close on its own. Treatments…
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What is Ventricular septal defect
A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the wall that separates the two lower chambers of the heart, called the ventricles. This wall, the ventricular septum, normally keeps oxygen-poor blood on the right side of the heart separate from oxygen-rich…
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Symptoms of Ventricular septal defect
The symptoms of ventricular septal defect depend on the size of the opening in the wall between the ventricles and on how much blood is forced to move through it. The most common symptoms are rapid breathing, difficulty feeding or tiring…
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Causes of Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is caused by an incomplete formation of the wall, or septum, that separates the heart’s two lower chambers during fetal development. Instead of closing into a solid partition, an opening remains between the right and left ventricles,…
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Diagnosis of Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect, often abbreviated as VSD, is usually identified when a healthcare professional detects signs that suggest abnormal blood flow between the two lower chambers of the heart. The condition is caused by an opening in the interventricular septum, the…
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Prevention of Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a structural heart defect in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two lower chambers of the heart, the ventricles. In many cases, the defect develops during early fetal life, when the…
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FAQ about Ventricular septal defect
This FAQ article explains ventricular septal defect, often shortened to VSD, in clear practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is found, how it is treated, and what it can mean over time. The goal…