Living with Congenital aortopulmonary window
A rare heart difference from birth in which there is an opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Understanding Congenital aortopulmonary window
The opening is between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary trunk, and both heart valves are normally formed. It may occur alone or with other differences. Serious effects such as heart failure or high lung blood pressure typically develop early in life.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary describes:
- Heart failure (congestive heart failure)
- High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include heart and blood vessel specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Heart and blood vessel specialists (cardiologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: congenital aortopulmonary artery fistula; congenital aortopulmonary septal defect
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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