Living with Dextro-looped transposition of the great arteries
A heart condition present from birth in which the two main arteries of the heart are switched.
Understanding Dextro-looped transposition of the great arteries
The two main arteries of the heart are switched, which can cause problems with blood flow. GARD lists onset during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Switched main heart arteries
- Hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers
- Differences in the aortic arch
- Differences in the coronary arteries
- Differences in the heart valves
- Problems with blood circulation
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 genetic specialists and 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
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); 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 says changes in genes cause this condition. It doesn't list a specific gene or inheritance pattern.
Also known as: congenitally uncorrected transposition of the great arteries; congenitally uncorrected transposition of the great vessels; d-loop transposition of the great arteries; d-tga; dextrotransposition of the great arteries; dtga
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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