What is vsd? What should be weight of my 12 year old son. His height is 5.2 feet. He has vsd. What precaution are required?

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Hi. A ventricular septal defect (VSD), a hole in the heart, is a common heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). The hole (defect) occurs in the wall (septum) that separates the heart's lower chambers (ventricles) and allows blood to pass from the left to the right side of the heart. The oxygen-rich blood then gets pumped back to the lungs instead of out to the body, causing the heart to work harder. A small ventricular septal defect may cause no problems, and many small VSDs close on their own. Medium or larger VSDs may need surgical repair early in life to prevent complications. Poor eating, failure to thrive, Fast breathing or breathlessness, Easy tiring are a few symptoms. Ideal weight for your 12 year old son should be around 38-40 kgs.

Swati P.Kulkarni · Accepted Answer

Hi. A ventricular septal defect (VSD), a hole in the heart, is a common heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). The hole (defect) occurs in the wall (septum) that separates the heart's lower chambers (ventricles) and allows blood to pass from the left to the right side of the heart. The oxygen-rich blood then gets pumped back to the lungs instead of out to the body, causing the heart to work harder. A small ventricular septal defect may cause no problems, and many small VSDs close on their own. Medium or larger VSDs may need surgical repair early in life to prevent complications. Poor eating, failure to thrive, Fast breathing or breathlessness, Easy tiring are a few symptoms. Ideal weight for your 12 year old son should be around 38-40 kgs.