Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the hole on the wall separating the two lower chambers (venticles) of the heart. It is a common birth defect. Ventricular septal defect (VSD) disturbes the blood flow inside the heart. The symptoms of serious ventricular septal defect can be seen early in a baby's life. Symptoms include poor eating, poor growth, fast breathing and easy tiring. Medications include diuretics and beta blockers. Surgeries include using a patch, mesh or stitches to close the hole in open heart surgery or a catheter.
How is Ventricular septal defect (VSD) treated in practice?