My niece is only 2 & half months and within 4-6 days of her birth Paediatrician suggested to get the heart checked at our convenience. Yesterday, we did the Eco & it was diagnosed that the she needs Balloon Pulmonary Valvoplanty or the heart will be continue to damage. We are afraid that at this such a young age this surgery is necessary? Please let me know your contact details to share the report for proper diagnosis & Dr. From Lybrate can suggest st a true way forward.
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Dear lybrate-user, Such kind of conditions do happen and they are known as congenital, meaning, abnormalities that come before birth. The procedure is done in super specialty hospitals where such cases can be treated by specialty children surgeons. Although we get frightened, now, due to good technology, this procedure can happen safely. Many such surgeries can be performed safely for very small babies, even few weeks old sometimes. Your address does not tell which city you are from, so I cannot suggest a hospital of doctor. If in Delhi, go to AIIMS. Have faith and go to a good hospital, your niece should become better. Regards.
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Dear Lybrateuser, - You have to follow the doctors advise as it must be required for keeping the heart function proper so that it doesn't cause serious problem in future - also you can take a second opinion of a cardiologist on forum with reports.
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Balloon valvoplasty for pulmonary stenosis is non-invasive. The decision to proceed with the surgery depends on the severity of the stenosis. It will yield best results if done at the optimal time.
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