10 Questions
Which of the following is the most common associated cardiac defect seen in transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
What is the most common way for oxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation in a patient with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Through a ventricular septal defect (VSD)
What is the most common genetic syndrome associated with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
DiGeorge syndrome
What is the most common prenatal risk factor for transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Maternal diabetes
What is the most common clinical finding in a newborn with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Postnatal cyanosis
Which of the following is the most common diagnostic test used to confirm the diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries?
Imaging echocardiography
What is the characteristic chest X-ray appearance seen in transposition of the great arteries?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of the initial postnatal management for a newborn with transposition of the great arteries?
Initiate mixing between the two parallel circulations
Which surgical procedure is recommended for the definitive repair of transposition of the great arteries?
Arterial switch procedure
What is the long-term survival rate for patients with transposition of the great arteries who receive appropriate treatment?
90% survival beyond 15-20 years of age
Learn about the anatomical reversal of the aorta and the pulmonary artery, along with other cardiac defects associated with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGV). Explore details on prevalence, etiology, and pathophysiology of this congenital heart condition.
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