Q: Which doctor should I consult for a VSD?
A: You should consult a cardiologist or cardiac surgeon for a VSD.
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Q: What is the prognosis/outcome in a patient with VSD?
A: Most patients with small VSD have an excellent prognosis. In some cases, the VSD may close and may never be detected. In other cases, the outcome is good if the patient receives adequate treatment before complications arise.
Q: Can a heart-healthy diet prevent VSD?
A: Since VSD is usually a developmental problem, it cannot be prevented by a heart healthy diet.
Q: What is Fallot’s tetralogy?
A: Fallot’s tetralogy is a congenital heart disease where the heart has a ventricular septal defect along with three other problems:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis, where there is obstruction to flow of blood from the right ventricle
- Overriding aorta, where the aorta is connected to both the ventricles
- Right ventricular hypertrophy, where the wall of the right ventricle is thicker than normal
Q: Does the baby develop a bluish color due to a ventricular septal defect?
A: A bluish color usually develops if the blood contains less oxygen. A baby with a ventricular septal defect usually does not develop a bluish color, except if he/she develops Eisenmenger syndrome.
