Hi doctor, I had twins, a baby boy and girl. They were born at 34th week. The baby girl is doing fine. The baby boy has lung surfactant and he is fine now, but after echo test, the echo doctor said that 3 mm hole is there in his heart, but he says it is normal and will close naturally. Please suggest me. I am worried.
Hi. Yes, your doctor has said right (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Usually ventricular septal defects, especially if small and muscular, close on itself over time. If there are no symptoms like turning blue or black, difficulty in breathing, recurrent chest infections, there is nothing to worry. Just wait and watch. Do echo every year to see the progress. You can consult me with echocardiography report to guide you further.