- female
- 9 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried about my 9-day-old baby who weighs just 3kg right now. The doctors mentioned something about an 8mm ostium secundum ASD and a left to right shunt. Can you explain what this means for my baby? Does this require immediate treatment or monitoring? Is there a chance it could affect their growth or overall health? I've also noted their birth weight was 2.88kg. I'm hoping to understand this better, as I'm quite anxious.
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Paediatric Cardiologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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