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What Is The Treatment For A Small Hole In The Heart?
My 2 month nephew found with a small hole in his heart .. he was premature and infected with hepatitis after 2 days of born .. he was in hospital for 10 days.. just 5 days back he had breathing problem and found with heart hole.
Doc said it is OK and it got dissolve by time when baby grow...
Doc said it is OK and it got dissolve by time when baby grow...
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
hello,
Usually small holes resolve as the baby grows, however if hole is persistent after 3-4 years of age then it closed using device which is a minor procedure. Usually, there is not a matter of worry.
Usually small holes resolve as the baby grows, however if hole is persistent after 3-4 years of age then it closed using device which is a minor procedure. Usually, there is not a matter of worry.
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