Cognitive development in transposition of the great vessels.

Cognitive development in transposition of the great vessels.

Ten children who had had transposition of the great vessels (TGV) repaired, deep hypothermia, and cardiac arrest were examined. Seven children with acyanotic heart disease and 12 unaffected siblings were tested for comparison. Their intelligence, academic achievement, and behaviour was studied. The group with TGV had lower performance subscores on the intelligence test, an increase in somatic c...

Transposition of the great vessels.

The vast majority of cases of transposition of the great vessels can be diagnosed in the first few weeks of life with electrocardiogram, x-ray and fluoroscope. The clinical pattern and the diagnostic features are described in detail. The degree of cyanosis, the characteristic heart shape and progressive increase in size coupled with generous hilar shadows all suggest this diagnosis. A new sugge...

[Transposition of the great vessels].

[Complete transposition of the great vessels].

[Corrected transposition of the great vessels].