What is another word for Ventricular Septal Defect?
Pronunciation: [vɛntɹˈɪkjʊlə sˈɛptə͡l dˈiːfɛkt] (IPA) 
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a medical condition characterized by a hole in the wall that separates the two lower chambers of the heart, called ventricles. This hole allows oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle, causing the heart to work harder to pump oxygenated blood to the body. There are several synonyms for VSD, including ventricular septal rupture, ventricular septal perforation, ventricular septal communication, ventricular septal disorder, and ventricular septal defect of the heart. It is important to identify and treat VSD early to prevent complications such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and endocarditis.
