Is it serious that the newborn heart has a 5 mm hole?

If the 5 mm hole in the newborn heart

appears in the foramen ovale or ductus arteriosus, and the damage is not very serious, it may not belong to the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus. At this time, if the parents actively care for the newborn, it may be cured. It can be automatically closed at 2-3 months after birth. At this time, the 5 mm hole in the newborn heart is not serious. If the 5 mm hole in the newborn heart does not appear in the foramen ovale or ductus arteriosus, and the damage is more serious, Congenital atrioventricular septal defect may occur, which will affect the hemodynamics of the newborn, lead to the normal growth and development of the newborn, and even affect the life span of the newborn. At this time, the newborn heart has a 5mm hole.

It is recommended that parents timely feed back the situation to the doctor, give reasonable and effective care to the newborn under the guidance of the doctor, and timely treat if necessary, so as not to delay the disease. Generally, active intervention can effectively relieve the symptoms. Parents do not need to worry too much.