Symptoms of an infant's room septal defect

Written by Tang Li
Cardiology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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Symptoms of ventricular septal defect in infants are as follows: 1. Symptoms: If the mother had intrauterine infections within the first three months of pregnancy, was exposed to significant amounts of radiation, took teratogenic medications, or had metabolic disorders, these factors could contribute to the condition. The patient is prone to recurrent respiratory infections and exhibits symptoms of palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and excessive sweating. If these symptoms worsen after physical activity or crying and are accompanied by cyanosis, congenital heart disease should be considered. Cyanosis can intensify during severe crying episodes, pneumonia, or heart failure in infants, and may be accompanied by a hoarse voice. 2. Physical signs: Notable findings include a bulging in the precordial area and diffuse apical impulse. A soft, systolic murmur can be heard between the second and third ribs along the left margin of the sternum.

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Can atrial septal defect of the patent foramen ovale type heal itself?

This disease is a congenital heart disease, and it is recommended that the patient undergo a cardiac echocardiography. If symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness occur, and distinct murmurs can be heard in the precordial area, surgical treatment is sometimes advised. After all, an atrial septal defect can lead to certain conditions, especially in children who are prone to pediatric pneumonia or bronchitis, which can affect their growth and development. Currently, surgical treatment is the main approach. If the issue is not very serious, the defect might heal on its own as the child grows, but this possibility is relatively small. In most cases, surgery is recommended.

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Does ventricular septal defect affect growth and development?

Because atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease, if the patient's congenital heart disease is very severe, surgical treatment is needed. Atrial septal defect does have some impact on growth and development, as congenital heart disease can cause infections or pulmonary inflammation in patients, which can lead to developmental delays in children. Personally, I recommend that if it is a type of congenital heart disease, especially atrial septal defect, it is better to have surgery early, as this can avoid impacting growth and development. After the surgery, there are no sequelae, and it does not affect growth and development. However, not undergoing surgery can impact growth and development.

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Atrial septal defect should be consulted with the Department of Cardiology.

Atrial septal defect is a common congenital heart disease in childhood, and it is also the most common congenital heart disease in adulthood. The incidence rate of atrial septal defects is about 1/1500 live births, accounting for 5%-10% of all congenital heart diseases, and it is more common in females. Most children with atrial septal defect, in addition to being prone to respiratory infections such as colds, may have no obvious symptoms and their activities are not limited. It is generally not until adolescence that symptoms like shortness of breath, palpitations, and fatigue appear. Patients with atrial septal defects should seek treatment in departments such as cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, or pediatric cardiology.

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Can atrial septal defect be cured?

Atrial septal defect is a common congenital heart disease. When the defect is small, some patients may heal naturally. In recent years, with the development of interventional technology for congenital heart diseases, most patients with atrial septal defects can be completely cured through interventional treatment, and some through surgical treatment. However, some patients have a large atrial septal defect with significant left-to-right shunting, leading to severe pulmonary arterial hypertension and right heart failure, which generally results in a poor prognosis. Some patients also have complications such as atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. Certain patients may experience right heart failure due to excessive load on the right ventricle, and these patients often have a poor prognosis.

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Symptoms of an infant's room septal defect

Symptoms of ventricular septal defect in infants are as follows: 1. Symptoms: If the mother had intrauterine infections within the first three months of pregnancy, was exposed to significant amounts of radiation, took teratogenic medications, or had metabolic disorders, these factors could contribute to the condition. The patient is prone to recurrent respiratory infections and exhibits symptoms of palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and excessive sweating. If these symptoms worsen after physical activity or crying and are accompanied by cyanosis, congenital heart disease should be considered. Cyanosis can intensify during severe crying episodes, pneumonia, or heart failure in infants, and may be accompanied by a hoarse voice. 2. Physical signs: Notable findings include a bulging in the precordial area and diffuse apical impulse. A soft, systolic murmur can be heard between the second and third ribs along the left margin of the sternum.