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What is the outlook for a ventricular septal defect diagnosed at age 21 with symptoms (just below 80%lung function, nausea, faintness, rapid hrt)?

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VSD: The prognosis depends on on the state of the heart muscle and the pulmonary vasculature among other things. That data is not here so answering is difficult. Should discuss with your c, radiologist.St who may have the data.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Dr. John Breinholt answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

See a cardiologist: A large vsd can be serious if diagnosed late due to long standing extra blood flow to the lungs. Smaller defects can be less problematic. That you have symptoms that might be related indicates you need further evaluation.

Answered 3/29/2013

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