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The chance finding of a ventricular septal defect in a 2-day-old newborn infant

Salvatore Patanè, Filippo Marte, Giuseppe Dattilo

    International Journal of Cardiology
    |August 25, 2009
    PubMed

    Insights

    Congenital cardiac defects like ventricular septal defects can be asymptomatic. This case highlights the chance discovery of a ventricular septal defect in a newborn with an interatrial septal aneurysm.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Congenital Heart Disease

    Background:

    • Congenital cardiac defects often lack early symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis.
    • Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) can be isolated or part of complex cardiac malformations.
    • The clinical course of VSDs is influenced by defect size and pulmonary vascular resistance.

    Observation:

    • A 2-day-old newborn infant was incidentally found to have a ventricular septal defect.
    • The infant also presented with an interatrial septal aneurysm.

    Findings:

    • This case demonstrates an incidental diagnosis of a ventricular septal defect in a neonate.
    • The co-occurrence of VSD and interatrial septal aneurysm in a newborn is noteworthy.

    Implications:

    • Early detection of congenital heart defects is crucial, even in asymptomatic neonates.
    • Understanding the natural history and presentation of VSDs is vital for timely intervention.
    • This case underscores the importance of thorough cardiac evaluation in newborns, identifying potential coexisting anomalies.

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