Ventricular Septal Defect 2 C3280783
A congenital heart defect where a hole exists in the wall between the heart's lower chambers. It may be detected in infancy or later. Small defects may close on their own, while larger ones may need surgical repair.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q21.0
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Chest discomfort or palpitations
(cardiovascular)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Disease management and monitoring
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Open Heart Surgical Repair
Surgical closure of the ventricular septal defect using patches or direct suturing under cardiopulmonary bypass.
Additional treatment options
Transcatheter Device Closure
Minimally invasive catheter-based placement of a closure device to seal the defect without open surgery.
procedureCongestive Heart Failure Management
Pharmacological management using diuretics and ACE inhibitors to reduce cardiac workload and manage symptoms.
medicationRegular Echocardiographic Surveillance
Serial echocardiograms to monitor defect size, cardiac function, and determine optimal timing for intervention.
monitoringActivity Modification and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Structured activity restrictions during healing followed by supervised cardiac rehabilitation program for physical conditioning.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Stout KK, Daniels CJ, Aboulhosn JA, et al. 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Circulation. 2019;139:e698-e800.
Minette MS, Sahn DJ. Ventricular Septal Defects. Circulation. 2006;114:2193-2207.
Fu YC, Bass J, Amin Z, et al. Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects using the Amplatzer VSD occluder: results of the multicenter trial. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013;81:1104-1111.
Wang JK, Wu MH, Chang CI, et al. Patient selection for transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect: a meta-analysis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;75:1789-1800.
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