Newborn, 6 months old, echocardiogram shows an atrial septal defect with an opening of about 4mm.

Patient's question:

Newborn

Doctor's answer:

Every once in a while, you should go to the hospital to consult a doctor to see if surgery is necessary, because if it's not serious, special treatment may not be required. Pay attention to keeping the baby in a head-high, feet-low position while feeding. Also, when he is hungry, use two fingers to pinch the nipple to prevent overfeeding or forceful sucking. Additionally, avoid sleeping on soft beds to prevent the child from not being able to support their body if they end up lying face down while the adult is not present, which could lead to suffocation.

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