Ventricular Septal Defect
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Ventricular Septal Defect Home Care
Home care
for a ventricular septal defect includes:
Follow
an exercise program
developed with your doctor.
Notify your doctor or dentist that you have this condition before you undergo a procedure or surgery.
Monitor your weight and blood pressure every day.
If you have
high blood pressure
:
Learn how to take your blood pressure.
Check your blood pressure every day.
Keep a log of your results.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Ventricular Septal Defect Home Care: Taking Control
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Last Updated: Aug 26, 2008
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Ventricular Septal Defect References:
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Lofland GK. Pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect, and multiple aorta pulmonary collateral arteries. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2004;7:85-94.
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