A small hole in the heart is usually referred to as patent foramen ovale, which does not require treatment in the neonatal period. If it affects normal growth and development, surgery is recommended.
A small hole in the newborn’s heart is usually considered to be a foramen ovale, which is located on the right and left atrial septum, and is an important passageway during the fetal period to ensure the normal growth and development of the fetus.
After the child is born, with the establishment of independent respiration, the foramen ovale will generally be gradually closed within 2 months, more than one year old did not close on its own without the closure of the foramen ovale is not closed. The presence of foramen ovale in newborns is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require treatment.
However, as the child grows, if the foramen ovale continues to remain unclosed, surgical intervention, such as interventional occlusion, may be required.
It is important to note that if a newborn develops any physical abnormality during the period of unclosed foramen ovale, it is advisable to consult a doctor promptly and have the relevant investigations carried out for targeted management and treatment.