{"product_id":"2940153862729","title":"Ventricular Septal Defect, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eVentricular septal defect is the presence of one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart.\u003cbr\u003eVentricular septal defect is one of the most common congenital heart defects.\u003cbr\u003eThe defect may occur by itself or with other congenital diseases.\u003cbr\u003eVentricular septal defect (VSD) is failure of development of the septum between the two ventricles of the heart.\u003cbr\u003eThe ventricles are a single chamber at about 4 weeks' gestation but by 8 weeks it has been divided in two.\u003cbr\u003eFailure of development of any part of the septum results in a defect\u003cbr\u003eCongenital heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth.\u003cbr\u003eThese defects change the normal flow of blood through the heart.\u003cbr\u003eDuring pregnancy the right and left ventricles of its heart of the fetus are not separated.\u003cbr\u003eAs the fetus grows, a wall forms to separate these two ventricles.\u003cbr\u003eThe heart has two sides, separated by an inner wall called the septum.\u003cbr\u003eThe septum prevents mixing of blood between the two sides of the heart.\u003cbr\u003eIf the wall is not completely formed, a hole remains.\u003cbr\u003eThe most common symptoms are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Shortness of breath\u003cbr\u003e2. Fast breathing\u003cbr\u003eVentricular septal defect is diagnosed by:\u003cbr\u003e1. A heart murmur\u003cbr\u003e2. Echocardiogram\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by:\u003cbr\u003eMany small defects will close by themselves and is not treated\u003cbr\u003eIf the opening is large, open-heart surgery may be needed to close it and prevent serious problems.\u003cbr\u003eMost surgery for VSD repair is done by the first year.\u003cbr\u003eNormally a patch of fabric or pericardium (the normal lining around the outside of the heart) is sewn over the VSD to close it completely.\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who had surgery for a VSD requires a regular check up with a cardiologist who is experienced with adults with congenital heart defects\u003cbr\u003eMedications are rarely needed.\u003cbr\u003eThe long-term outlook is good .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Ventricular Septal Defect\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts of VSD\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of VSD\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 ASD\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 PDA\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Tetralogy of Fallot\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Coarctation of the Aorta\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Congenital Heart Diseases\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122710135024,"sku":"2940153862729","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153862729_p0.jpg?v=1764057158","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153862729","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}