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I have 19 days old male child. Doctor told that he hears an xtra sound in the heart and suggested me with Echo test. If it is found with a hole. Is that curable completely without future problems?
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Usually small ASD and VSD closes by itself by 1-2 months No need to worry Repeat it after 3 months Thank you.
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Hi, Extra sound may have multiple reasons and as you mentioned hole is the most common cause. Treatment depends upon the size and site of the defect, is small can be closed with minor procedure otherwise surgery may be needed.
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