Baby Desmond is diagnosed with ventricular septal defect (VSD) upon echocardiogram shortly after birth. What signs and symptoms would he most likely be displaying?

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Baby Desmond is suffering from a VSD and is most likely displaying signs of a palpable thrill, and a loud hard systolic murmur best heard along the left sterna border at the 3rd or 4th intercostals space and symptom of feeding difficulties. A VSD is an urgent condition that should be repaired promptly.

Baby Desmond Is Diagnosed with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Upon