I'm really worried because my baby was born with a 3mm ASD and a 5mm VSD in their heart. Can you help me understand how risky this situation is for my baby?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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Risk depends on the location of the defect,weather it is locatetd in dominant or non dominant area and is it causing PAH etc., repeat 2D echo after 6 months of age and follow your doctors advice

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