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I went to a specialist to look at my baby's heart she said that there's a gap in the heart but will close when she breaths oxygen is it normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Patent foramen: ask about patent foramen ovale- it closes shortlu after birth. Otherwise, consult a pediatric cardilologist: sounds like the former.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I went to a specialist to look at my baby's heart she said that there's a gap in the heart but will close when she breaths oxygen is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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