Can a child’s heart defect go away on its own?
My baby was born prematurely with an open heart valve. Doctors said the change could reverse on its own. The baby is currently 3 months old – how long does it take to see if the lesion will go away or if surgery is needed? ~ Kaja’s mom
There are many types of congenital heart disease, some of which require observation, some long term. As you have not specified exactly what kind of heart defect it is about, it is difficult to precisely answer your question. Is it a valve regurgitation or is it a patent ductus arteriosus of Botalla? In the latter case, in premature babies, the duct most often closes spontaneously up to 3 months of age. It is best to obtain this information from the pediatric cardiologist at the center where the heart defect is diagnosed or where the child is to be followed up.
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