Transposition Of The Great Arteries Causes Treatment And More
Also known as transposition of the great vessels (TGV), TGA is a rare but serious disorder that affects one of every 4,000 to 10,000 births. Types of TGA There are two types of TGA that differ based on the vessels and heart chambers involved: Dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) occurs when the position of the main pulmonary artery and aorta are switched. Levo-transposition of the great arteries (l-TGA) is a rarer condition in which not only the aorta and pulmonary arteries are switched but also the lower chambers of the heart (called the ventricles)....