Mattie went to the cardiologist today. They checked to see if the PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) had closed yet. It has not. The doctor said they usually close by her age, but said hers just may take longer. He said there really was no reason for concern and to treat her no different. They want to see her back when she is three.....three? I don't even want to think that far ahead. I just want to enjoy every moment today! :-) BTW.....Mattie weighs 15.5 pounds and is 25 inches long.
Here is some information I found about PFO.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a relatively common and often asymptomatic heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). In about 15-20 percent of the general population, however, the foramen ovale remains open (patent), allowing blood to potentially or actually mix between the two atria. Many people do not know they have PFO because it does not give any symptoms. PFO does not have adverse effects on most people and therefore, it does not require treatment. If closure is recommended as treatment, the hole may be closed with an inserted device or, rarely, by surgery.
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I'm glad to hear it was a good check up from the card appt!
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