Total anomalous pulmonary venous return

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Heart, section through the middle

Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray

Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray

Totally anomalous pulmonary venous return, X-ray

TAPVR

Early complete surgical repair is indicated. In surgery, the pulmonary veins are connected to the left atrium and the defect between the right and left atrium is closed.

If left untreated, there is a high rare of death by age 1. With surgery, early repair gives excellent results if there is no blockage of the pulmonary veins at the new connection into the heart.

A small number of patients later develop irregular, fast heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that need medication.

• Heart failure
• Breathing difficulties
• Lung infections
• Pulmonary hypertension

This condition may be apparent at the time of birth. However, symptoms may not be present until later.

Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of TAPVR -- prompt attention is required!

Review Date: 06/27/2006
Reviewed By: Anne J. L. Chun, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.