Treatm ent
Treatment requires surgery to close the holes in the heart. Surgery may also be needed to fix other existing problems in the heart.
Several factors determine the type and number of operations the baby needs. They include:
- The type of DORV
- The severity of the defect
- The presence of other problems in the heart
- The child’s overall condition
See also: Congenital heart defect corrective surgery
Prognosis (Expectations)
How well the baby does depends on several factors:
- The size of the VSD
- Its location
- The size of the pumping chambers
- The presence of additional complications (such as coarctation of the aorta and mitral valve problems)
- The baby’s overall health at the time of diagnosis
- Whether irreversible lung damage has occurred
Complications
Complications from DORV may include:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- High blood pressure in the lungs
- Irreversible damage to the lungs, due to untreated high blood pressure in the lungs
All children with congenital heart disease should take antibiotics before dental treatment. This prevents infections around the heart, a common problem with heart disease.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if your child seems to tire easily, has trouble breathing, or has bluish skin or lips. You should also consult your health care provider if your baby is not growing or gaining weight.
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Review Date : 4/29/2008
Reviewed By : Mark A Fogel, MD, FACC, FAAP, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Radiology, Director of Cardiac MR, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Cardiology, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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