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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): Pre-Op & Post-Op Care

Who Needs VSD Surgery?

• Management of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) depends on the defect’s size, the patient’s age, pulmonary complications, and other associated cardiac anomalies. Small and moderate VSDs with normal pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) often close naturally and do not require surgical intervention.
• Surgery is also not recommended for children with normal pulmonary artery pressure. The age of the patient with VSD plays a vital role in planning the treatment. Patients at risk of developing irreversible pulmonary vascular disease, an early primary closure should be considered by 18 months.

Before VSD Closure

• General physical, medical & family  history is recorded. Necessary imaging modalities are done, to clearly visualize the defect(s) and to assess for the presence of other intracardiac anomalies.

During Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

• Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are repaired using open-heart surgery through an incision in the chest (median sternotomy). The functioning of the heart is slowed down temporarily using a heart-lung machine, which ensures a clear, stable view for the surgeon to close the defect.(In children below 1 year, some hospitals are equipped with cooling techniques or techniques to slow down the blood flow to safely perform the surgery.)
• Most VSDs are repaired through the right atrium (upper heart chamber), where the surgeon operates on  the defect by looking through the tricuspid valve into the lower chamber (right ventricle). The approach depends upon the type of VSD.
• The defect is typically closed by using a synthetic patch sutured in the place of the defect by carefully operating around the tissue without damaging heart tissue that controls the heartbeat. Advanced imaging, like intraoperative echocardiography, helps to ensure that the repair is secure and helps in checking the proper restoring the functionality of the cardiac tissue.

After Vsd closure & Its Recovery

Most children rapidly recover from ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure.The patient is usually out of surgery and taken care in ICU within few hours of operation

• Extubation and other adjuant  cardiac support are weaned within 24 hours postsurgery.
• Postoperative monitoring of the left atrial and pulmonary artery pressure simplifies management in patients with large defects, preexisting heart failure, and known pulmonary hypertension.
• Most children are transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU) on the first or second postoperative day. Many patients are ready for discharge within 4-7 days of surgery.

Benefits of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) at Yashoda Hospitals

• Significant Improvement in Heart’s Functionality
• Restoring the Normal Blood Flow to the Heart
• Reducing the Strain on the Heart’s Function
• Symptomatic Relief & Improved Quality of Life