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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return



Heart, section through the middle
Heart, section through the middle
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray
Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray


Total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Alternative Names:

TAPVR


Treatment:

Early complete surgical repair is indicated. In surgery, the pulmonary veins are connected to the left atrium and the defect between the right and left atrium is closed.


Expectations (prognosis):

Early repair appears to give excellent results, provided there are no additional heart abnormalities.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:


This condition may be apparent at the time of birth. However, symptoms may not be present until later.

Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of TAPVR -- prompt attention is required!




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