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Diagnosis of anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery from the right pulmonary artery in a patient with D‐transposition of the great arteries utilizing transthoracic echocardiography

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Diagnosis of anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery (AORSA) from the right pulmonary artery (RPA) is usually made using CT, MRI, or invasive angiography. We report a patient diagnosed… Click to show full abstract

Diagnosis of anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery (AORSA) from the right pulmonary artery (RPA) is usually made using CT, MRI, or invasive angiography. We report a patient diagnosed using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). A newborn girl prenatally known to have d‐TGA presented with cyanosis sparing the right hemithorax and arm. Oxygen saturations on the right hand were persistently higher than on the right ear and other extremities. Repeat TTE using a modified echocardiographic imaging plane allowed for full visualization of the entire subclavian artery course, revealing AORSA from RPA. We discuss further the approach to echocardiographic diagnosis and surgical implications.

Keywords: anomalous origin; artery; diagnosis anomalous; origin right; subclavian artery

Journal Title: Echocardiography
Year Published: 2020

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