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Can A Hole Between The Lungs And Heart Be Treated Non Surgically?
Hi, my mother has severe problem in heart. While walking a long distance, walking in staircase or doing heavy work she got troubles with breathing problem and feel agony . I went to some doctors and after certain tests like ECG, Echo doctors confirms that there is a hole in between lungs and heart and it needs an urgent surgery. My mother's age is about 54 and she stays normal when stays at home. Please suggest can it be curable by medicine or it needs a surgery.
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Hello, thanks for posting a question.
I understand your worries regards your mom's health.
From my clinical experience with most patient's with holes in their heart like ventricular septal defect (VSD), are born with the hole. But over the years they live without symptoms till they become adults. At this point, I advise surgery for my patients, medications are only to relieve symptoms but not to completely solve the issue. I hope she gets better soon.
I understand your worries regards your mom's health.
From my clinical experience with most patient's with holes in their heart like ventricular septal defect (VSD), are born with the hole. But over the years they live without symptoms till they become adults. At this point, I advise surgery for my patients, medications are only to relieve symptoms but not to completely solve the issue. I hope she gets better soon.
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