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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) : A hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles). This can include following a heart-healthy diet, engaging in appropriate levels of physical activity, and avoiding risk factors such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption.

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Watch what happens when "pericarditis" and morphine cloud your judgment

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The full thickness infarction with LV aneurysm morphology places him at a higher risk for short and long term complications (e.g., Free wall rupture, VSD, Dresslers Syndrome, chronic CHF, anatomic LV aneurysm, LV thrombus, stroke, etc). It is unacceptable as an initial diagnosis in patient with risk factors for heart disease.