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VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT
A ventral septal defect, popularly referred to as a ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole or defect between your heart’s lower chambers or ventricles. The defect can happen anywhere in the muscle that divides the two sides of the heart.

There are different types of VSDs. Smaller defects may close without any treatment and will not result to any long-term effects. Defects that don’t close on their own can normally be repaired by surgery.

Symptoms of a Ventricular Septal Defect
In some children, VSDs do not show any symptoms. If the hole in their heart is small, there may be no indications of the problem.

When there are symptoms, they generally include:

Difficulty breathing

Pale skin coloration

Frequent respiratory infections

Rapid breathing

A bluish skin color, particularly by the lips and fingernails

It’s also often hard for babies with a VSD to gain weight, and they may be having profuse sweating at the time of feeding. All of these symptoms can be very dangerous and if your baby or child develops any of these symptoms, contact your doctor without delay.

What Are the Causes of Ventricular Septal Defects?
The most general cause of a VSD is a congenital heart defect, which is a defect from birth. Some people are born with holes already existing in their heart. They may have no symptoms and take years to diagnose.

An uncommon cause of a VSD is severe blunt trauma to the chest. For instance, a serious car accident with repeated, direct or forceful trauma to the chest may cause a VSD.

Risk Factors for Ventricular Septal Defect
VSDs regularly occur at the same time as other birth defects. Many of the same factors that add to the risk for other birth defects also add to the risk of a VSD.

Specific risk factors for a VSD include; having a family history of congenital heart disease, and having other genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome.

What Are the Causes of Ventricular Septal Defects?
The most general cause of a VSD is a congenital heart defect, which is a defect from birth. Some people are born with holes already existing in their heart. They may have no symptoms and take years to diagnose.

An uncommon cause of a VSD is severe blunt trauma to the chest. For instance, a serious car accident with repeated, direct or forceful trauma to the chest may cause a VSD.

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