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
Overview
Complications
Complications
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) with pulmonary obstructive lung disease
Prognosis
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.
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