Persistent truncus arteriosus natural history

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor-in-Chief: Keri Shafer, M.D. [2]

Overview

Complications

Heart failure
High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) with pulmonary obstructive lung disease

Prognosis

Complete repair usually provides good results. Another procedure may be needed as the patient grows. Untreated cases result in death, often during the first year of life.

References

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