What is the most common cause of ventricular septal defect?

The most common cause of a VSD is a congenital heart defect, which is a defect from birth. Some people are born with holes already present in their heart. They may cause no symptoms and take years to diagnose. A rare cause of a VSD is severe blunt trauma to the chest.

What is the rarest congenital heart defect?

Truncus arteriosus is a rare type of heart disease that is present at birth (congenital) in which there is a single main blood vessel, rather than the normal two, carrying blood away from the heart.

Is ventricular septal defect hereditary?

Ventricular septal defects may run in families and sometimes may occur with other genetic problems, such as Down syndrome. If you already have a child with a heart defect, a genetic counselor can discuss the risk of your next child having one.

What are some possible causes of congenital heart defects?

Often, there’s no known cause for congenital heart disease. Known causes include: exposure of the fetus to maternal illnesses such as diabetes, German measles (rubella), fever illnesses and a problem metabolising an amino acid during pregnancy (phenylketonuria) smoking, alcohol or recreational drug use during pregnancy.

How do you know if baby has hole in heart?

Symptoms of Atrial Septal Defect (Hole in Babies’ Heart)

1. Heart murmur, a swishing or whooshing sound that can be heard via stethoscope.
2. Frequent respiratory or lung infections.
3. Difficulty breathing.
4. Tiring when feeding in infants.
5. Shortness of breath when being active or exercising.
6. Swelling of legs, abdomen, or feet.

What is Fontan heart surgery?

During a Fontan surgery, congenital heart surgeons reroute the blood flow from the lower body to the lungs by connecting the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery. To accomplish this, surgeons will most often create a connecting channel, or tube, outside of the heart.

What is the most common heart defect in babies?

The most common type of heart defect is a ventricular septal defect (VSD).

How long is a VSD surgery?

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.

How do I know if my baby has a congenital heart defect?

Signs of congenital heart disease in babies and children include heart murmurs, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing and blueness (cyanosis), excessive sweating; older children may complain of extreme tiredness, dizziness or fainting.