pediatrics
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Symptoms and Signs of TGA
Severe cyanosis occurs within hours of birth, followed rapidly by metabolic acidosis secondary to poor tissue oxygenation. Patients with a moderate or large Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) , a large ventricular septal defect, a Except for generalized cyanosis, physical examination is rather unremarkable. Heart murmurs may be absent unless associated anomalies are present. The second heart sound (S2) is single and loud. 