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post birth the diagnosis is confirmed and with ventilator support the baby is stable. investigation reveals leakage between the Pulmonary Artery-Right Ventricle, Right Ventricle-Right Atrium and between right atrium-left atrium.
initial treatment - drugs to keep the PDA open post birth.
The doctors recommend a closed heart surgery to attach a shunt between aorta and PA ASAP.
request your expert opinion on:
1. the immediate, intermidiate and future course of action
2. your experience with the chances of survival and the ability to lead a "normal" life here on
3. any other useful information
we are in India with limited expertise on the subject. request your immediate response to help us save a life harshly threatened by nature.
Agree with platinum. Try the heart forum or a forum that gets answers from a medical proffesional. We cannot give an "expert" opinion as we are just a bunch of moms. Best of luck.
A friend of mine's baby had a similar situation, he had surgery and he is doing wonderfully. I would suggest as the other ladies have. I wish you and your little one the best! Prayers are sent your way! (-: