Persistent Truncus Arteriosus

A congenital anomaly caused by the failed development of TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS into separate AORTA and PULMONARY ARTERY. It is characterized by a single arterial trunk that forms the outlet for both HEART VENTRICLES and gives rise to the systemic, pulmonary, and coronary arteries. It is always accompanied by a ventricular septal defect.

Also Known As:

Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent; Arteriosus Communis, Truncus; Truncus Arteriosus Communi; Truncus Arteriosus Communis

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Heart Diseases: 26014
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
    - Heart Septal Defects: 41
      - Aortopulmonary Septal Defect: 5
        Persistent Truncus Arteriosus: 40
- Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
    - Heart Septal Defects: 41
      - Aortopulmonary Septal Defect: 5
        Persistent Truncus Arteriosus: 40
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
    - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
      - Heart Septal Defects: 41
        Aortopulmonary Septal Defect: 5
        Persistent Truncus Arteriosus: 40

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