In CCTGA, the anatomy of the heart's main pumping chambers is reversed flipping the usual position and roles. Because the arteries are also reversed, it's almost as if the heart has "corrected" itself. This allows the heart to still pump blue blood to the lungs and re oxygenated blood out of the body. However, a CCTGA heart does not function normally and often develops problems over time.
Condition
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
CCTGA is a rare condition in which the anatomy of the hearts main pumping chambers is reversed like a mirror image.
What Is CCTGA?
CCGTA Treatments We Offer
Children’s Wisconsin CCTGA specialists will recommend the best treatment for your child based on:
- Your child’s age, overall health and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- Your child’s tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
CCTGA treatment could include:
Medical management
Some children with CCTGA might need medications.
Surgical repair
Your child's cardiologist may recommend the Fontan procedure to bring blood directly to the lungs, a "double switch" operation, which surgically reverses the defect and restores the right and left ventricles to their proper functions.
Why Choose the Herma Heart Institute
Outstanding outcomes: If your child needs surgery, you’ll have access to world-class heart surgeons. The Herma Heart Institute has some of the best results for even the most complex types of heart disease.
Care close to home: The Herma Heart Institute has 10 clinic locations. These clinics can be found in Wisconsin and upper Michigan.
Lifelong support: We provide care to our patients in all ages and stages of life — from before birth through adulthood. Your fetal heart doctor can care for your child through their childhood. As they age, they can transition into our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.
Commitment to innovation: Our team is leading the way in congenital heart disease research. We are working to discover breakthrough treatments and procedures to improve outcomes.
Support beyond the clinic: We know that our heart families need support that extends beyond the clinic. That’s why we invest in programs that help children thrive and get them back to being kids sooner:
What To Expect
The prognosis for CCTGA can vary but is generally good with proper cardiology care. Your child will always need to be monitored by a cardiologist in case new problems develop. Once your child reaches adulthood, they should seek out a program that specializes in adult congenital heart disease. The Herma Heart Institute's Adult Congenital Heart Disease program is the largest in the state.
Consult your child's physician regarding the specific outlook for your child.
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