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Congenital heart problem
My 6 months baby born prematurely at 35 weeks. Her birth weight is 2.2 kg and now she is 6.8 kg. In our recent doctor consultation, echo scan is recommended since doctor told there's murmur. We just got the report of echo scan and results are mentioned as below: IMPRESSION: CONGENITAL ACYANOTIC HEART DISEASE LARGE OSTIUM SECUNDUM TYPE OF ASD 8x 9x 11mm LEFT TO RIGHT SHUNT. NO PULMONARY HYPERTENSION SINUS RHYTHM DURING THE STUDY. We are concerned about this report. Please tell us if it is critical for baby or cause any serious issues in future. What should be the future steps to be followed for the baby.
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ASDs > 3 mm have reported spontaneous closure 5-40%
ASDs of moderate diameter (3 mm to 8 mm) may close spontaneously and should be followed
ASDs greater than 8 mm are unlikely to close
RARELY,reported case of a very large 10- to 11-mm secundum ASD that closed spontaneously within 1 year
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Any how close follow required, have to rule out any other congenital abnormalities also.
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Presently to review as advised by cardiologist.
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Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure
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28 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can wait for 2 yrs ,let the baby gain weight
Regular scanning is required
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