This case is intended to make you work through the investigation and management of an infant initially with a suspected, and later a confirmed, congenital cardiac lesion. You will be encourage to think about medical and surgical options as well as the team involved in the care of such a patient.
By the end of this case you should:
- Have a better awareness of the conditions screened for at birth
- Know basic safety netting criteria for a congenital cardiac lesion
- Understand the principles of management for VSD
- Recognise the complications of an uncorrected VSD