Question

Hello, Dr. Liu, I would like to inquire about information regarding congenital heart disease in infants.

Answer

Hello, typically, there is a possibility of spontaneous healing for ventricular septal defects before the age of 5, but it seems less likely at this point. If treatment is necessary, both surgical and interventional treatments are viable options. Post-interventional treatment requires medication for about six months. Open-heart surgery does not require medication. The age limit for surgery is usually around 5 years. During pregnancy and childbirth, there is generally no risk. The total cost of treatment is approximately several thousand to ten thousand yuan, depending on the hospital. The hospital stay from admission to discharge is about a few months. The surgical treatment for this condition usually employs the right axillary incision method, which can be considered for your daughter’s situation.