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Question: 58 year lady, had congenital heart ailment, septal defect , ASD/ VSD operated few years back, document is not available, kindly confirm prognosis for the same, will she require frequent hospitalisation
Brief Answer:
Prognosis is good
Detailed Answer:
Hi There
I understand your concern and i would like to assure you that in general the prognosis of septal defect repair is very good in otherwise healthy patients.
Majority of the patients live a totally normal life without any issues.
No she will not require frequent hospitalizations for this if there is no other related complications.
I hope this information will answer your query.
If you have any other doubt you can ask me back or else close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
I wish her good health
Prognosis is good
Detailed Answer:
Hi There
I understand your concern and i would like to assure you that in general the prognosis of septal defect repair is very good in otherwise healthy patients.
Majority of the patients live a totally normal life without any issues.
No she will not require frequent hospitalizations for this if there is no other related complications.
I hope this information will answer your query.
If you have any other doubt you can ask me back or else close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
I wish her good health
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