Transposition of the great arteries

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Transposition of the great arteries symptoms include:

  • Blue color of the skin (cyanosis)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Lack of appetite
  • Poor weight gain

When to see a doctor
Transposition of the great arteries is often detected as soon as your baby is born or during the first week of life. If signs and symptoms didn't appear in the hospital, seek prompt medical help if you notice that your baby has developed any transposition of the great arteries symptoms.

References
  1. Transposition of the great arteries. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/TranspositionGreatArteries.htm. Accessed Feb. 9, 2010.
  2. d-Transposition of the great arteries. American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11074. Accessed Feb. 9, 2010.
  3. Transposition of the great arteries. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec19/ch287/ch287h.html. Accessed Feb. 9, 2010.
  4. Congenital heart defects. The March of Dimes. http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1212.asp. Accessed Feb. 9, 2010.
  5. Aboulhosn JA, et al. Congenital heart disease in adults. In: Fuster V, et al. Hurst's The Heart. 12th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3073065. Accessed Feb. 11, 2010.
  6. Grogan M (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 16, 2010.
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