What is ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is a defect in the wall dividing the left and right ventricles of the heart. A loud harsh murmur at the lower left border of the sternum is common.
How do members experience ventricular septal defect?
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ventricular septal defect*
Who has ventricular septal defect on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 26 | |
| Female | 38 |