×
Please select City And Area.
Best Doctor List Near You for Atrial Switch in La margineda
Best psoriasis doctors near me

The atrial switch is a surgical procedure used to correct transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a congenital heart defect where the positions of the aorta and pulmonary artery are reversed. This results in oxygen-poor blood being circulated to the body and oxygen-rich blood being sent back to the lungs. The atrial switch operation, also known as the Senning or Mustard procedure, redirects the flow of blood within the atria (upper chambers of the heart), allowing oxygen-poor blood to reach the lungs and oxygen-rich blood to flow to the rest of the body. Unlike the arterial switch, this surgery focuses on rerouting the blood inside the heart, rather than moving the arteries themselves. The need for an atrial switch arises from TGA, where normal circulation is compromised, leading to low oxygen levels in the blood and serious health risks for the patient. Before the advent of the arterial switch operation, the atrial switch was the primary treatment for TGA. Although it is now less commonly performed, it remains relevant for patients with complex or repaired TGA who may need additional corrections. Symptoms of TGA include cyanosis (blue-tinged skin), rapid breathing, poor feeding, and failure to thrive in infants. If untreated, the condition can lead to heart failure and death. The atrial switch procedure restores more normal blood flow, significantly improving oxygenation and alleviating symptoms. Long-term follow-up is required, as patients may face complications such as arrhythmias or right ventricular dysfunction later in life.
- Stroke Intervention Specialist in La margineda
- Urogynecology in La margineda
- Esophageal Surgery Specialist in La margineda
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Specialist in La margineda
- Electrophysiologist in La margineda
- Endovascular Surgery Specialist in La margineda
- Pediatric Trauma Specialist in La margineda
- Reproductive Health Specialist in La margineda
- Emergency General Surgeon in La margineda
- Multiple Sclerosis Specialist in La margineda
- Immediate Care Specialist in La margineda
- Gastrointestinal Oncologist in La margineda
- Wound Care Specialist in La margineda
- Neurosurgical Spine Specialist in La margineda
- Scapulothoracic Joint Surgery in La margineda
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in La margineda
- Anterior Cervical Corpectomy And Fusion (ACCF) in La margineda
- Facial Nerve Decompression in La margineda
- Cerebral Palsy Surgery in La margineda
- Gene Therapy For Osteoarthritis in La margineda
- Invisible/Clear Braces in La margineda
- Management of Psychogenic Disorders in La margineda
- Pediatric Bone Care in La margineda
- Living Donor Transplant in La margineda
- Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies in La margineda
- Burn Care Services in La margineda
- Pediatric Consultative Services in La margineda
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in La margineda
- Immunizations in La margineda
- Biliary Drainage and Stenting in La margineda
- Pediatric Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases in La margineda
- Pediatric Liver Diseases in La margineda
- Sports-Specific Care in La margineda
- Occupational Therapy in La margineda
- Assessment of Sentencing and Parole Decisions in La margineda