When can the baby have surgery if it was found to have heart disease at two months of age?

Patient's question:

The echocardiogram and chest X-ray were done when the baby was two months old. Congenital heart disease. I want to ask if his condition is serious? When will the surgery be? If surgery is performed, what is the cost (more accurate)? Will he be completely cured after the surgery? The baby is three months old and has gained three pounds in weight. Is it normal?

Doctor's answer:

According to the situation you described and the careful examination results you provided, the baby has congenital heart disease. The appropriate time for the child to undergo surgery needs to be determined based on the examination results and the child's condition. The surgery cost is also determined by the surgical plan, and the surgery can be fully cured after the procedure. Currently, our country provides subsidies for congenital heart disease surgery, and the amount is quite substantial. It is necessary to consult with the local medical institutions in detail for more information.

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