Successfully Recovered
Baby Sivasree
Baby Sivasree, a 6-month-old female child, was diagnosed with a large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect. She suffered from breathing difficulty and failure to thrive before surgery. Alfred Solomon Heart Foundation relieved the financial burden on her family by sponsoring the surgery, giving her the opportunity for a healthy future.
Age
6 Months
Gender
Female
Diagnosis
Large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect
Surgery
Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
Hospital Stay
Stable Recovery
Outcome
Recovered Successfully
Journey To Recovery
Every successful treatment begins with timely diagnosis, expert medical care and compassionate support.
Symptoms
Frequent respiratory infections, poor weight gain and breathing difficulty were the first warning signs that required immediate medical attention.
Diagnosis
Detailed evaluation confirmed a large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) and severe pulmonary hypertension.
Surgery
Our paediatric cardiac surgeons successfully performed VSD Closure with PDA Ligation, ensuring safe correction of the heart defect.
Recovery
Baby Babu recovered well after surgery, was discharged within one week and is now growing with a healthier, brighter future.
Medical Case Summary
Every successful surgery represents hope, expert care and a brighter future for a child.
Baby Sivasree
6 Months
Female
Large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
Recovered Successfully
Presenting Symptoms
The child presented with breathing difficulty, poor feeding and failure to thrive.
Medical Evaluation
Cardiac evaluation confirmed a large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect requiring surgical intervention.
Treatment & Surgery
Successful Ventricular Septal Defect Closure was performed with financial support from Alfred Solomon Heart Foundation.
Recovery & Outcome
The child remained haemodynamically stable after surgery, was discharged home and continues to do well on follow-up.
Impact At A Glance
Diagnosis
Large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect
Procedure
Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
Hospital Stay
Stable Recovery
Outcome
Recovered Successfully