Patient's question:
My daughter was born just a few days ago, and it has been discovered that she has a heart disease. The pediatrician at the hospital said that if her development is good, it may improve on its own. I would like to ask if this is possible? If surgery is required in the future, will it recur after being cured? Thank you very much.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to answer your question. Neonatal congenital heart disease comes in many types. Typically, mild patent ductus arteriosus or small atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect can be cured, and the child shows no symptoms of hypoxia. Observation is sufficient. If it cannot be cured, surgery should be performed before the age of five. This is one type of congenital heart disease, ventricular septal defect, and this malformation does not heal on its own. Early surgical treatment is necessary, otherwise it can easily lead to lung infections, heart failure, and severely affect the child's development and lifespan.