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What is Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?

Ventricular Septal Defect in India is a hole in the heart that is present at the time of birth. The hole occurs in the heart that separates the lower chambers of the heart and allows blood to pass from the left to the right side of the heart. A small VSD will not cause any problems and most times than not, close on their own. The larger the VSD’s there is the need for surgery due to the complication.

How and where does VSD occur?

The heart problems arise in the early development of the heart, but often no fixed cause can be attributed to it. Environmental along with genetics have a share in this regard. This deformity can occur alone or with other heart defects.
During fetal development, VSD occurs when the muscular wall that separates the heart into the left and right sides fails to operate fully between the lower chambers of the heart. The VSD allows the oxygenated blood to mix with deoxygenated blood that causes the heart to work harder and provide sufficient amount of oxygen to the body tissues. It is also possible to acquire VSD at later stages of life, probably after a heart attack.

Signs & Symptoms of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Signs and symptoms of serious heart defects often appear during the first few days, weeks or month of a child’s life. Some of the symptoms in a baby include

Fast breathing
Poor eating habits
Getting tired fast

The signs and the symptoms may depend to a large extend on the size of the hole and other associated heart defects. Free Consultation Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery in India would not be a bad idea when your child has an irregular heartbeat, or any form of fatigue as well as weakness.
VSD tends to appear to run in families, and sometimes tend to occur with other genetic problems, such as Down syndrome. If you already have a child with a heart defect, then you can discuss with your counselor of your next child having one.

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Hello, I am Hannah Adiyemi from Nigeria. We visited India for my baby’s ventricular septal defect surgery through India Cardiac Surgery Site. Kay was diagnosed with (VSD), a hole in the heart and was referred to a cardiologist in my country. However, I wasn’t ready to get the surgery with lack of medical facilities in Nigeria. So, I began researching abroad to get the proper treatment for Kay. Luck would have it, I came across your website and send my query. I received a call from them and after discussion, decided to travel down to India. At the hospital, we met the surgeon who explained about the surgery. The nurses were very friendly and compassionate. The medical team was good because they were so thorough and wonderful. The surgery went smoothly. I want to thank everyone who helped us arrange my daughter’s medical treatment in India.

Diagnosis of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery in India, often causes a heart murmur, that the doctor can hear using a stethoscope. If the doctor, hears any sound or any other signs and symptoms, he or she may require to undergo the following tests

Chest X ray- it helps the doctor to view the images of the lungs and the heart
Electrocardiogram- the electrical activity of the heart is recorded with the help of electrodes attached to the skin.
Echocardiogram- the sound waves produce a sound image of the heart, which helps the doctors to ascertain whether there is VSD and find out on whether the heart is functioning properly.
Pulse oximetry- the small clip on the finger tip measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Treatments for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Most babies who are affected by VSD will not require surgery to close the hole. After the baby is born, the doctor would want to observe the baby and treat the symptoms to find out on whether the hole in the heart repairs on its own. For little ones, who need surgical procedure they may have to undertake in the first year. Some form of medications may be subscribed that relate to increase the strength of the heart’s contradictions, and decrease the amount of fluid in the circulation and in the lungs. In addition to this the main objective is to keep the heartbeat regular on all counts
The surgical procedure related to VSD, involves patching or plugging the abnormal opening between the ventricles using any one of the below mentioned procedures

Surgical repair- this procedure in most cases than not involves open heart surgery under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the chest and a lung machine. The doctor uses stitches or patches to close the hole.
Catheter procedure- When you use this procedure, the doctor inserts a thin tube into the blood vessel in the groin and guides it on to the heart.
Hybrid procedure- is a combination of the above two techniques. The access to the heart is usually through a small incision and the procedure may be performed without stopping the heart and using the heart lung machine. The recovery from this procedure is quicker than the standard surgery process and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery in India Reviews of patients indicate that several patients have benefitted from this surgery.

If one is advised that their kids need to be on a dose of antibiotics, before any form of surgeries, then you need to have a word with your doctor. In the current scenario antibiotic treatment is suggested for people who have a higher chance of developing complications.

Long-term Outlook

Parents of children who have congenital heart defects often worry about the well being of the child who is engaged in rigorous activity even after having undergone successful treatment. Kids with small defects or a small hole in the heart will have no restrictions on exercise and any form of physical activity. Children whose heart beats do not function normally need to have some restrictions. The doctor will provide you with first hand information on what sort of activities are safe for the child. If some activities pose danger, encourage your child to take part in other activities. You need to keep in mind that many children who have VSD have productive lives.
You can consider joining a support group, for families or children born with heart defects. Support groups can help families, parents and caregivers to connect with the families and share their hopes and concerns with other families facing the same concern.

Adult and Adolescent Management

In most cases you cannot do anything to prevent having a baby with VSD. But it is important to do anything so that one has a healthy pregnancy.

Try to get parental care even before you are pregnant– Reducing stress or quitting smoking are some of the things which you need to discuss with your doctor before you get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor any medications which you are taking as well
Intake of a balanced diet- Limit the intake of caffeine and include a vitamin supplement that includes folic acid
Exercise plan – talk to your doctor and develop a proper exercise plan
Reduce risks- this includes harmful substances such as cigarettes, alcohols and drugs. If possible, avoid X rays and tubs
Keep your sugar levels under control- if you have diabetes, work with your doctor and keep it to permissible levels before you get pregnant.
Avoid infections- Be sure to that you are up to date on all vaccinations before you get pregnant as certain type of infections can be harmful to a developing fetus.

Why choose an Indian Hospital for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery?

Affordable Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery in India is provided by most of the top notch hospitals in the country. Some other positives of Indian hospitals are as follows

Most of the top notch hospitals have set up international departments to cater to the needs of the foreign patients.
Indian is as competitive as south Asian countries in the quality of health care, through the network of world class facilities and medical centers. The latest machines incorporate in the domain of health care and moreover the world class surgeons and doctors at it, are more in number than any regional health care providers
The medical centers in the country have stringent government controls on the policy of promotion or advertisement. In fact, one would rarely find an advertisement in any form of print of electronic media. But one compares it to the South Asian countries the facilities are at par. Where Indian scores over them is in terms of human capital.
The developed countries of the world have a huge list of patients waiting for their turn for surgery. The situation is exactly the opposite in India as one can get admitted the same day and the surgery can also be possible the same day. So other than any emergency cases, India happens to be the obvious choice for millions of medical tourists from all over the world.

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery Cost in India

India is the most preferred choice as far as Low cost Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Surgery in India is concerned. The low rates are because of the low operating costs along with the low conversion rates. When one compares the cost of treatment they can save close to 40% of the cost getting the surgery in India.
It would be better off availing the services of a medical tourism company as they have eminent panelists who can guide you at each and every step of the medical journey. But seek alliance with a company that has a proven track record.

FAQ’s

What is a VSD?

VSD is an abbreviation for the Ventricular Septal Defect. This is a hole in the thick interventricular septum, a muscular wall dividing right and left sided pumping chambers.

What is the role of interventricular septum?

Inter-ventricular septum allows the two pumping chamber to pump at the drastically different pressures. The heart is a four chamber structure. The upper two chambers are collecting chambers, known as atria. The right atrium collects oxygen deficient blood from the body and the left atrium collects oxygen rich blood from the lungs. Lower two thick muscular chambers are pumping chambers and known as ventricles. The right sided chamber is connected to lung artery and pumps impure or dark red blood to the lungs. This blood gets oxygen during the process of breathing and becomes bright red in colour. It reaches to left atrium and then to left ventricle. Left ventricle, then pumps it out to the aorta. Aorta and its branches, then carry this oxygen rich blood all over the body. Left ventricle has to work at 4-5 times higher pressure than the right ventricle.

Why a VSD is harmful to the baby?

A large VSD allows escape of blood into right ventricle and eventually to the lungs. Normally the lungs and body accommodate almost equal amount of blood during each cardiac cycle. Lungs get extra blood and body gets less than required amount of blood and baby suffers due to this imbalance. The wet lungs are vulnerable for lung infections. Baby may get about the one episode of pneumonia in every one to two months, they can be life threatening. They also affect the growth of the baby, which is maximum in the first 6 months of life.

We have seen babies who become alright with drugs, then why my doctor advised operation?

One must remember following points regarding the VSDs:

Every VSD has a natural history. All VSDs can not close spontaneously.
The location of VSD is very important in predicting their eventual outcome. A muscular VSD has the probability of spontaneous closure around 80%, while a VSD in perimembranous area has 30-40 chance of closure. Even a smaller doubly committed VSD has to be closed as it can harm the aortic valve.
No medical management can lead to closure of VSD. Moreover, Medical management is done to support the system till VSD is closing either spontaneously or by interventions.
A VSD is a totally curable disease if intervention is done at the right time, with negligible residual effect.
A close follow-up and right monitoring with paediatrician, paediatric cardiologist is required.
One must not disobey the advice. Because once the flooded lung vessels are thickened, they cannot reverse to normal even after the successful operation.

What are the optimum timing for VSD closure?

A VSD is significant if baby is not growing well , not gaining weight, having perspiration, not able to suck on the breast and having a high rate of respiration and heart beats and an enlarged heart on X-ray chest. This baby if not improving on medical management must be operated around 3 months. If there are features of the decrease in lung pressure one can further wait. A murmur getting louder may be a good sign. But a loud murmur can also be due to some complication which your paediatric cardiologist only can tell you.

Can umbrella device can be used for VSD closures?

VSDs in muscular region are usually closed by devices. However A significant VSD needs to be closed between 3-6 months. So at this as an entry through thigh vessel is difficult. Hence, still a surgical closure is the treatment of choice for the VSDs.

Sometimes cardiac bypass can be avoided and VSD can be closed by a device by entering into a beating heart by right ventricular anterior wall. This hybrid procedure is done in operation theaters by paediatric cardiologists and paediatric cardiac surgeon. This shortens the hospital stay for the patients.

My doctor says that a small hole need not to be treated and only SBE prophylaxis to be done. What is the SBE prophylaxis?

A small hole which is not causing enlargement of heart or other symptoms is not a botheration as it cannot affect the lungs. SBE prophylaxis is not a kind of medication, but it is the set of advices given to the patient. In the presence of a hole in the heart, the smoothness of the inner surface of the heart is not maintained. The rough area inside the heart can provide a hiding space for bacteria inside the heart. This is a very serious complication for an otherwise benign condition. A simple way of getting bacteria in the blood is to keep a bad oro-dental hygiene. When we brush our teeth there may be bleeding and also the entrance of bacteria of oral cavity into the blood.

Following are the common precautions to be taken:

Brushing of teeth at morning and before going into bed.
Use of mouthwash particularly after eating candies.
No regular antibiotics are recommended.
Any procedure which can lead to entry of bacteria in the bloodstream must be preceded by an appropriate antibiotic administration.
No antibiotics must be consumed on self prescription.
Antibiotics preferably must be given after the sepsis screening and blood cultures are done.
Any fever persisting beyond 3-5 days without any obvious cause must be investigated with 3 blood cultures and echocardiography.

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