Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: one disease, diverse manifestations—a case series

European Heart Journal - Case Reports

8 April 2025
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ESC Journals VALVULAR, MYOCARDIAL, PERICARDIAL, PULMONARY, CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Congenital Heart Disease and Paediatric Cardiology

Abstract

AbstractBackground

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is a rare congenital heart defect with heterogenous clinical manifestations that can pose both diagnostic and management challenges throughout life.

Case summary

We describe four patients with ccTGA and different presentations including sudden cardiac arrest, progressive heart failure, post-partum heart failure, and NSTEMI.

Aims and Discussion

This case series aims to illustrate the importance of multimodality imaging to assist the diagnosis and support treatment strategies in patients with ccTGA. Direct long-term sequalae, such as arrythmias and heart failure, and the associated management challenges are highlighted. Additionally, the challenges of managing pregnancy with a sRV and the development of acquired heart disease demonstrate the clinical care challenges in caring for this population across the life span.

Contributors

Maria Luisa Benesch Vidal
Maria Luisa Benesch Vidal

Author

The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Hamburg , Germany

Christoph Sinning
Christoph Sinning

Author

The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Hamburg , Germany

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