{GAGE} VSD Journey

As you may know; at Gage's 4 week well-check Dr. Pruitt (our awesome Pediatrician) heard a mild heart murmur and sent us to Children's Cardiology Associates in Austin for an echo just as a precaution. We ended up with an Echo; EKG and a visit from the Cardiologist which we were not expecting. The test concluded that Gage has VSD. Ventricular septal defect. Gage has no symptoms (PRAISE GOD) and Dr. Johnson is very optimistic that the hole will close on its own. We will continue to monitor this monthly and with lots of prayer, hopefully it will heal on its own. We will go back for our next appt with Dr. Johnson on March 31st. We will keep you updated. Below is some info from the CCA website to further explain VSD.

Definition:
Ventricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. Ventricular septal defect is one of the most common congenital (present from birth) heart defects. It may occur by itself or with other congenital diseases.

Alternative Names:
VSD; Interventricular septal defect

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Before a baby is born, the right and left ventricles of its heart are not separate. As the fetus grows, a wall forms to separate these two ventricles. If the wall does not completely form, a hole remains. This hole is known as a ventricular septal defect, or a VSD.

Ventricular septal defect is one of the most common congenital heart defects. The baby may have no symptoms, and the hole can eventually close as the wall continues to grow after birth. If the hole is large, too much blood will be pumped to the lungs, leading to heart failure.

The cause of VSD is not yet known. This defect often occurs along with other congenital heart defects.

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Charly making lemonade from lemons at Gage's appt... She thought she was queen getting to wear all these "stickers" . These are from Gage's EKG. Gotta love her!!!!