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Common arterial trunk with pulmonary atresia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report two congenitally malformed hearts found at autopsy to have common arterial trunk and pulmonary atresia. Both exhibited usual atrial arrangement, along with concordant atrioventricular connections. In one case, the common arterial trunk arose predominantly from the right ventricle, while the other had a balanced commitment. In both, the atretic pulmonary trunk arose from the left posterolateral aspect of the common trunk. Confluent right and left pulmonary arteries, which were hypoplastic but patent, were present. On the inner aspect of the common trunk, there was a dimple immediately adjacent to the atretic segment of the pulmonary component identified externally. In one case, the fibrous pulmonary component had been accidentally cut during dissection. A solitary coronary artery was identified in both cases.

Source: Cardiology in the Young

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951124035972

Authors: Rohit S. Loomba, Diane Spicer, Briana Kittredge, Robert H. Anderson

Institutions: Northwestern University, Lurie Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Newcastle University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450