What is transposition of the great arteries?
Transposition of the great arteries is a rare heart defect present at birth (congenital), in which the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed (transposed). This changes the way blood circulates through the body, leaving a shortage of oxygen-rich blood in the body.
How do members experience transposition of the great arteries?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with transposition of the great arteries*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for transposition of the great arteries*
Who has transposition of the great arteries on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 17 |