Transposition of the Great Arteries: Symptoms & Signs (Transposition of the Great Vessels, TGA)

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Alternate Names : Transposition of the Great Vessels, TGA

The average birth weight and size of a newborn with TGA is larger than normal. Symptoms and signs may include:

difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, or shortness of breath

a bluish color of the skin, called cyanosis

signs of congestive heart failure, which can include swelling in the legs and abdomen

heart murmurs, which are abnormal heart sounds

low oxygen levels in the blood

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Author: Eric Berlin, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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