- Female
- 1 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really concerned about my 6-month-old daughter who has a 4 mm perimembranous VSD. Is there a chance that this VSD will close on its own, or should I be worried about any complications?
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Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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