Patient's question:
My baby is just over twenty days old and was admitted to the city hospital for treatment due to a cold. During the auscultation, the doctor discovered a heart murmur. The echocardiogram revealed: a patent foramen ovale (PFO).Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it should be congenital heart malformation, caused by congenital heart disease. Generally, the baby is healthy without lung infections, and there is a possibility of self-healing. Usually, it can heal before the age of 38. However, if the body's constitution is poor and accompanied by lung infections or other issues, it may not be easy to heal, and surgical repair treatment after the age of 38 should be considered. It is essential to take good care of the baby's body and pay attention to preventing colds and chills. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.