Transposition of the great arteries

Transposition of the great arteries - Causes and Risk Factors

There is no clear cause for Transposition of the great arteries (TGA), though it is mostly associated with abnormalities in certain genes or chromosomes. There are certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of TGA such as:

Genetics: A family history of congenital heart defects increases the chances of TGA in your biological children.
Pregnancy-related issues: drinking alcohol, smoking, bad management of diabetes, taking certain medications or suffering from infections.

Transposition of the great arteries - Preparing for surgery

Transposition of the great arteries - Post-surgery care

Cardiology,

Adult Congenital Heart Disease,

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

Article contributed by Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore

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