Eventually, the tissue of the heart heals over the patch or stitches, and by 6 months after the surgery, the hole will be completely covered with tissue. The first few days at home after VSD surgery, your doctor will probably tell you to get lots of sleep or hang out in bed or on the couch doing quiet activities like watching TV or reading.
Everyone heals differently. Your doctor will let you know when it's OK to go back to school and return to normal activities. Certain types of VSDs may be closed by cardiac catheterization. A thin, flexible tube a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the leg that leads to the heart. The cardiologist guides the tube into the heart to make measurements of blood flow, pressure, and oxygen levels in the heart chambers.
A special implant, shaped into two disks formed of flexible wire mesh, is positioned into the hole in the septum. The device is designed to flatten against the septum on both sides to close and permanently seal the VSD. After healing from an operation to repair the defect, a teen should have no further symptoms or problems. In most cases, teens who have had VSD surgery recover quickly.
But some things can be signs of a problem. Tell a parent or another adult so you can get medical treatment right away if you have:. You'll also want to let your parents and doctors know if you don't feel like eating or you've lost weight, as these can be signs of a problem.
These days, having a VSD is usually nothing to worry about. Your pediatric cardiologist is very familiar with this common heart problem and understands how best to take care of it. Most people who have had a VSD can enjoy the same activities as their friends, and go on to live healthy, active lives. Reviewed by: Steven B. After the procedure in the hospital, you can generally expect the following:.
For a short time after the procedure, your child will need regular checkups by a cardiologist. After that, your child will need to see a cardiologist only now and then. After recovering from the procedure, most children are able to lead normal lives without any activity restrictions. Health Home Treatments, Tests and Therapies. Why might my child need VSD transcatheter repair? What are the risks of VSD transcatheter repair for a child? Possible risks include: Excess bleeding Infection Blood clot, which can lead to stroke or other problems.
Abnormal heart rhythm, which can cause death in rare cases Heart block, which can make a pacemaker necessary Collection of blood hematoma in the groin Device traveling through the heart or vessels embolization Problems with the heart valves Complications from anesthesia Rarely, the device used to fix the defect might become loose. How do I help my child get ready for VSD transcatheter repair? These might include: Chest X-ray Electrocardiogram, to look at heart rhythm Blood tests, to check general health Echocardiogram, to look at the heart's anatomy and blood flow through the heart What happens during VSD transcatheter repair for a child?
In general: Your child will be given anesthesia before the procedure starts. Your child will sleep deeply and painlessly during the operation. The repair will take about 2 hours. The healthcare provider puts a small, flexible tube catheter into several blood vessels in the groin.
One of the catheters will have a small device inside it. The provider threads the catheter through the blood vessel all the way to the ventricular septum. The provider may use X-ray images and an echocardiogram to see exactly where the catheter is. The provider pushes the small device out of the tube and plugs the hole in the wall between the ventricles. He or she secures the device in place.
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