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Truncus arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a congenital heart malformation where the two large arteries leaving the heart are fused into one large vessel.
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What kind of operation is needed for a truncus arteriosus?
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Can the formation of aortic arches come prior to septation of truncus arteriosus?
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What is the relationship between truncus arteriosus (embryology) and the bulbous cordis?
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Do a lot of people have a baby with pulmonary sling, complete tracheal rings, and truncus arteriosus?
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If people with truncus arteriosus type 4 receive a heart transplant will it solve the problem?
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Is it possible for a child to have a patent foramen ovale (pfo) and a patent ductis arteriosus (pda)?
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When is surgery needed for a child with a?Patent foramen ovale?And a patent ductis arteriosus?
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What is the seriousness of ductus arteriosus/venosus and foramen ovale?
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What?Causes ?The patent ductus arteriosus?
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What is a patent ductus arteriosus?
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I want to know what's the patent ductus arteriosus?
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When do you worry about a patent ductus arteriosus?
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Why did patent ductus arteriosus commonly left open?
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How expensive is the patent ductus arteriosus repair?
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What's the safest way to treat patent ductus arteriosus?
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Can you tell me about kids with PDA (patent ductus arteriosus).?
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What is the definition or description of: Patent ductus arteriosus?
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What sort of symptoms are in a child with patent ductus arteriosus?
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What to do if I have PDA (patent ductus arteriosus), how long will it take heal?
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What activities should?A child ?Stay away if they have?A patent ductus arteriosus?
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What to do if I have PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) and need it closed to join the british army, how long will it take ?
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Hello! Is it necessary to undergo procedure for patent ductus arteriosus 2mm small? (About to turn 18) i think theyll use a spring to close it. Thanks
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