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How Much Risk Is Involved In Closure Of VSD During Pregnancy?

Hi,

My wife is suffering with 4-5mm VSD & it's by birth. she is 26yrs old now & never had any sort of problem. but as she is at 2 months pregnancy stage & as advised by the Doctor i went for ECO & ECG & they told that changes are taking place & VSD need to be closed to be on safer side, pls advise how much risk is involved as she is going thru pregnancy?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

Medical field has evolved so much that now most of the complicated operations are done with great ease and safety these days .

VSD closure is done in different ways . One is through Angiography which is a very safe procedure but there will be exposure to X ray which may affect the baby .

VSD closure can also be done via open surgery but this is a major surgery and carries Risks .

If at all the risk of continuing pregnancy without getting corrected VSD is less then you may as well wait till she delivers and then go for Angiographic VSD correction .
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How Much Risk Is Involved In Closure Of VSD During Pregnancy?

HI Thanks for posting your query . Medical field has evolved so much that now most of the complicated operations are done with great ease and safety these days . VSD closure is done in different ways . One is through Angiography which is a very safe procedure but there will be exposure to X ray which may affect the baby . VSD closure can also be done via open surgery but this is a major surgery and carries Risks . If at all the risk of continuing pregnancy without getting corrected VSD is less then you may as well wait till she delivers and then go for Angiographic VSD correction .