Question
My daughter has been diagnosed with aortic transposition since birth and has been receiving treatment in the hospital. What is pediatric aortic transposition? How is it diagnosed?
Answer
During development, the heart tube rotates to the left or the aorticopulmonary trunk does not form into a spiral shape and separates along a straight line. This results in the right ventricle being on the left, the left ventricle on the right, or the main artery on the right side. The position of the pulmonary artery also changes to the right posterior. An electrocardiogram can show right-axis deviation, enlargement of the right atrium and ventricle, and other changes. If the condition is severe, an increased distance between the two atria may also be observed. It is recommended to first understand the specific situation of your child before deciding whether to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.