Patient's question:
Before getting vaccinated, a physical examination revealed a heart murmur. There are no abnormal symptoms in daily life, no illness. On July 12, a heart ultrasound in the pediatric department found a congenital heart defect - ventricular septal defect (perimembranous). What is the chance of the ventricular septal defect self-healing?Doctor's answer:
This disease also has an advantage, as it has the highest possibility of self-healing among all congenital heart diseases. Ventricular septal defect accounts for the highest proportion among all congenital heart diseases, approximately 10%-20%. If a defect is discovered after birth, an ultrasound examination can be performed first to determine whether the defect requires immediate surgery, as judged by the doctor. If surgery is not needed immediately, follow-up can be conducted. It is recommended that you seek treatment at a regular hospital.