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A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a communication between the left and right ventricles. It can occur as an isolated defect or associated with other congenital heart lesions. It is the most common genetic heart abnormality accounting for about 17% to 37% of all such defects. The incidence ranges from 5 to 50 per 1,000
Congenital Heart Disease means a defect in the structure or function of the heart or great vessels. It may present from birth or may appear in childhood. Severe respiratory distress and cyanosis soon after birth which requires high flow oxygen may indicate heart defect. Sometimes prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound is possible. Surgical intervention is required
