Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare but serious congenital (present at birth) heart defect where the two main arteries leaving a baby’s heart are in the wrong position. All babies with TGA will need heart surgery soon after they’re born. At ²¨É«µ¥Ë«Â Cardiac Center, we offer leading-edge capabilities to detect heart problems early using fetal cardiac diagnostics. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) are here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help with treatment plans. Our cardiac teams offer the latest in research-backed care, delivered with compassion.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare but serious congenital (present at birth) heart defect where the two main arteries leaving a baby’s heart are in the wrong position. All babies with TGA will need heart surgery soon after they’re born. At ²¨É«µ¥Ë«Â Cardiac Center, we offer leading-edge capabilities to detect heart problems early using fetal cardiac diagnostics. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) are here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help with treatment plans. Our cardiac teams offer the latest in research-backed care, delivered with compassion.
Why Choose Us
World-class heart care requires the compassion to understand your family's journey, and the expertise to heal even the most complex conditions. Our cardiac surgeons treat a vast array of heart defects in even the tiniest newborns, using the most innovative, up-to-date approaches. Our specialty is the early detection and repair of heart problems, so your child will have the best possible chance for a healthy future.Â