Ventricular Septal Defect

How are Ventricular Septal Defects Diagnosed?

Most ventricular septal defects are first identified by a child’s pediatrician during a routine checkup. The blood passing irregularly from the left ventricle to the right causes a loud murmur noise which can be heard with a stethoscope by listening to the heart. Some ventricular septal defects may be identified on a fetal ultrasound exam before a baby is born.

If your doctor suspects that your child may have VSD, further tests will be required to identify the size and location of the septal hole. Common tests for VSD include:

• Chest X-ray
• EKG
• Echocardiogram (ECHO)

What are the Treatment Options for Ventricular Septal Defect?

If your child has a ventricular septal defect, your pediatric cardiologist will want to carefully monitor him or her to make sure that the condition is not causing damage to the heart. Treatment will depend on your child’s age, symptoms and the size and location of the hole within the septum. You will likely need frequent appointments and repeated tests for this condition.

Medication:

If your child has symptoms such as shortness of breath or trouble nursing, then they will be given medications to help to treat these symptoms. A small hole may not cause any medical problems and it closes naturally on its own. However, there is no medicine or other treatment that will make the hole smaller or close any faster than it might do naturally. 

In case if your child has symptoms despite the medications or if the hole is too large to close on its own, surgery should be performed to close it. However, some holes should be closed regardless of their size, because of their position within the heart wall.

VSD Closure Surgery:

Children born with a more serious case of VSD i.e a larger hole in the heart will need surgical repair in the first few months after birth to prevent long-term complications. In this case, ventricular septal defects are usually repaired with open-heart surgery by a pediatric cardiac surgeon. In some situations, minimally invasive surgical approaches may be used. This type of surgery is usually a low-risk and most children are discharged within 3-5 days after surgery.

During this surgery, a surgeon makes an incision on the chest and divides the breastbone to reach the heart. A heart-lung machine is then used to pump blood and the heart-lung machine will function as the lungs during the surgery. Then the surgeon patches the hole between the ventricles. In time, the child’s own cells grow over the patch, anchoring it in place even more. 

The goal of surgery is to close the septal opening before the lungs are damaged. Surgery will also help babies who have trouble feeding and gain a normal amount of weight.

Cardiac Catheterization:

VSD may be fixed by cardiac catheterization. In this test, a tool called a septal occluder is used with a catheter. The doctor guides the catheter to the heart through the blood vessels. Once the catheter is in the heart, the doctor closes the defect with the septal occluder. Only certain types of VSDs may be closed in this method. This procedure should be done in centers that have experience in doing transcatheter VSD repair.  

What is the Ventricular Septal Defect Cost in India?

The cost for the treatment of VSD in India is USD 6850 which is 70% – 90% cheap than most western countries like the USA & United Kingdoms due to the low-cost infrastructure and medical services while there are no compromises in the quality of treatment. We ensure that our patient gets the best medical services and treatment at a reasonable & affordable cost. You can contact us or get a free consultation from a cardiac surgeon to plan the treatment of your child in India by filling the form below or email us at care@treatmentpossible.com. You can also reach us via WhatsApp at +91 89288 11870

Living with a Ventricular Septal Defect:

Depending on the location of the hole, the pediatric cardiologist will examine your child periodically in order to look for problems, such as a leak in the aortic valve. In some cases, older children with small VSDs may also require surgery, if they develop a leak in their heart valve. 

After VSD surgery, a pediatric cardiologist will examine your child regularly. The cardiologist will make sure that the heart is working normally. Usually, no medicines or additional surgery are needed. Older children can be active without getting too tired and should be fully recovered within a few weeks. Most children who have surgery for VSD should be able to do normal activities. Their activity levels, appetite, and growth return to normal. If the hole in the heart is small or it has been closed with surgery, your child may not need any precautions regarding physical activity and can participate in normal activities without any risk.

VSD Surgery at Treatment Possible:

Treatment Possible is associated with the Best Cardiac Surgeon for VSD surgery in India who are experienced in operating complex cases and ensure the highest success rate. We only work with Top 10 hospital for Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery in India that are equipped with OT that are compatible with complex Cardiac  Surgeries.

Our understanding of the Indian Healthcare market and our valued relation with best hospitals for VSD surgery in India enables us to maintain the cost that are reasonable, affordable and transparent. The Ventricular Septal Defect surgery cost in India through Treatment Possible can be 10-20% lower than similar companies in India and 50-60% cheaper than in other countries.

You can also send your medical reports for VSD surgery to care@treatmentpossible.com for free opinions and suggestions from The Best Cardiac Surgeon in India with the hassle-free setup of post-operative recovery care, medical travel & stay during the Medical treatment. No matter what the health condition, you always get good healthcare options and cost advantage from Treatment Possible.