#asktheexpert How does ventricular septal defect- (VSD) effect infants? Is there any underlying cause for it? Also how does it heal?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. A small VSD may close on its own as your child grows. Some small defects don't close on their own, but they still don't need treatment. A larger VSD often needs to be fixed with surgery or through cardiac catheterization.

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