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persistent truncus arteriosus — Definition
Kalıcı trunkus arteriyozus / persistent truncus arteriosus
Permanent trunkus arteryostasis is a congenital heart disease, which consists of the main arterial body (trunkus arteriozus) during embryological development. In this case, a single large artery from the heart provides blood to both systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation. Generally, ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs and can lead to severe siyanosis, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension during early childhood. Treatment requires surgical repair and heals with prognosis early intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Kalıcı trunkus arteriyozus?
Kalıcı trunkus arteriyozus; permanent trunkus arteryostasis is a congenital heart disease, which consists of the main arterial body (trunkus arteriozus) during embryological development. In this case, a single large artery from the heart provides blood to both systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation. Generally, ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs and can lead to severe siyanosis, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension during early childhood. Treatment requires surgical repair and heals with prognosis early intervention.
❓ What is persistent truncus arteriosus in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "persistent truncus arteriosus" is Kalıcı trunkus arteriyozus.
❓ Which medical field is Kalıcı trunkus arteriyozus related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.