2007-02-01 17:15:33 · 2 answers · asked by Tanja T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Most VSDs close on their own or are so small that they don't need treatment. Some children and adults need surgery or other procedures to close the VSD, especially if it is large. Most children and adults live long and productive lives after their VSD closes or is repaired.
Doctors do not know what causes ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Heredity may play a role. Parents who have congenital heart defects are more likely to have a child with VSD than parents who do not have congenital heart defects. In some cases, VSD may be due to a defect in one or more genes or to chromosomal abnormalities.
2007-02-01 18:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a great question for your doctor or you could try and research some information about it.
2007-02-01 17:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by Sakora 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋