
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 21, 2022 · A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart that's present at birth (congenital heart defect). The hole is between the lower heart chambers (right and left ventricles).
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) - American Heart Association
VSD is an opening or hole (defect) in the wall (septum) separating the two lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). In normal development, the wall between the chambers closes before the …
About Ventricular Septal Defect | Congenital Heart Defects …
Oct 19, 2024 · Conoventricular Ventricular Septal Defect. In general, this is a hole where portions of the ventricular septum should meet just below the pulmonary and aortic valves.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | Symptoms, Diagnosis
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a hole between two pumping chambers of the heart. Learn about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and results.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Types, Symptoms, Treatment
Mar 5, 2024 · What is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)? A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart malformation present at birth. Any condition that is present at birth can also be termed a …
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | Fact Sheets | Yale Medicine
What is a ventricular septal defect? The heart is made up of four chambers. A ventricular septal defect is an abnormal opening on the wall (or septum) that separates the heart’s two lower …
Ventricular Septal Defect | Condition Overview | Columbia Surgery
In babies with VSD, oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle mixes with oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle, which can cause the heart and lungs to work harder. VSDs can range in …
Ventricular septal defect - Penn Medicine
Oct 23, 2023 · Ventricular septal defect is a common congenital heart defect. The baby may have no symptoms and the hole can close over time as the wall continues to grow after birth. If the …
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): Types & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Feb 17, 2025 · A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the wall that separates the lower chambers of your heart. When this hole is large enough, the amount of blood leaking between …
Understanding Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | Banner Health
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart condition where there’s a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles). This hole allows blood to flow between the …