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Transposition of the great vessels

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Transposition of the great vessels
Transposition of the great vessels
Alternative Names

Transposition of the great arteries


Prevention

Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Good nutrition, avoiding alcohol, and control of diabetes both before and during pregnancy may be helpful.


Review Date: 12/13/2006
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.

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