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I was born with a hole in my heart but doctors said it would close as i got older. does it still pose a health risk if it's closed?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

No.: A closed vsd is the same as no vsd - normal heart.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

I was born with a hole in my heart but doctors said it would close as i got older. does it still pose a health risk if it's closed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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