Condition
Pediatric Truncus Arteriosus
What You Need to Know
Truncus arteriosus happens when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. It causes oxygen-poor (blue) blood and oxygen-rich blood to mix and to be pumped to the body.
Key Symptoms
The most common symptoms of truncus arteriosus are:
- Blue color to skin, lips and nails
- Problems breathing
- Poor feeding or eating
Diagnosis
Truncus arteriosus is typically diagnosed by:
- Fetal ultrasound
- Pulse oximetry
- Chest X-ray
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram (echo)
- Cardiac catheterization
Treatment
Treatment may include:
- Surgery
- Medication
- Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
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