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Morphologic aspects of complete transposition

R H Anderson1, G W Henry, A E Becker

  • 1National Heart & Lung Institute, Royal Brompton and National Heart Hospital, London, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Interuniversity Cardiology Institute, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam.

Cardiology in the Young
|December 1, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Complete transposition is a heart defect with two specific connections: concordant atrioventricular and discordant ventriculoarterial. This definition simplifies describing all its variations and associated conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Complete transposition is a complex congenital heart defect.
  • Understanding its morphologic basis is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define complete transposition based on specific cardiac connections.
  • To establish a clear framework for classifying its variants.

Main Methods:

  • Morphologic analysis of cardiac connections.
  • Defining the entity by atrioventricular and ventriculoarterial relationships.

Main Results:

  • Complete transposition is characterized by concordant atrioventricular and discordant ventriculoarterial connections.
  • This definition allows for unambiguous description of all subtypes.

Conclusions:

  • A precise morphologic definition simplifies the classification of complete transposition.
  • This approach aids in understanding associated malformations and anatomical variations.

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