Question
What is pediatric aortic transposition? How is pediatric aortic transposition diagnosed? What is the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for pediatric aortic transposition?
Answer
Pediatric aortic transposition is a congenital heart disease where the cause lies in the abnormal rotation of the heart tube during development, leading to an abnormal connection between the ventricles and the aorta. Diagnosis typically relies on electrocardiogram (ECG) examination, which shows right-axis deviation and changes such as hypertrophy of the right atrium and right ventricle, as well as ultrasound examination, which can visualize the echoes of the aortic valve and pulmonary valve at the same probe location. Treatment methods include surgical correction, such as the Senning operation, to correct the complete transposition of the aorta. As for the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine treatment, further clinical studies are needed to assess it.