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What causes extra heart sounds in a six-year-old child?

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Hello doctor,

My daughter is 6 years old. Our doctor suggested taking an echo because she heard some extra sounds when she checked with a stethoscope. We have taken the echo test, and the results are as follows: LVID (D) - 3.0 cm, LVID (S) - 1.4 cm, IVS (D) - 0.5 cm, PW (D) - 0.4 cm, Features: RA, RV, and LA - Normal, IAS - Intact, RWMA - Nil, Mitral, tricuspid, aortic, pulmonary, and pericardium - Normal, EF - 62 %, A small sub-aortic VSD (3.4 mm) with a left-to-right shunt is seen, Normal biventricular function, No PDA, lA or IAA clot, Impression - CHD. Please help.

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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib

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Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

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Hello,

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I read your query and understand your concern. VSD (ventricular septal defect) is a congenital cardiac abnormality. If it is large or is causing symptoms, it has to be closed. Otherwise, it does not cause harm. Your daughter's VSD is small. These are closed spontaneously over time, many times. Just do not worry. Have yearly echo (echocardiogram) done until 10 years of age. Then, it will be decided whether to close it or leave it as is if there is no complication.

I hope this helps.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At February 20, 2023
Reviewed At October 21, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

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