How to treat ventricular septal defects in congenital heart disease

The main treatment modalities for ventricular septal defects in congenital heart disease include general treatment, drug treatment, and surgical treatment. 1. General treatment. For small ventricular septal defects without obvious symptoms, blood flow abnormalities, etc., observation can be carried out, and attention should be paid to the prevention of infective endocarditis and regular review. Ensure sufficient sleep, not overwork, and eat a balanced diet. 2. Drug therapy. Drugs are mainly used to treat the complications of ventricular septal defect. For example, diuretics such as furosemide can reduce edema. Digitalis preparations such as digoxin can increase cardiac output. 3. Surgical treatment. The main two methods include interventional therapy and open-heart repair surgery. If you are diagnosed with ventricular septal defect, you should be treated scientifically under the guidance of your doctor, and your medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.