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Truncus arteriosus revisited: An angiographic demonstration

Pediatric Cardiology volume 11, pages 36–40 (1990)Cite this article

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The 1965 reclassification of truncus arteriosus by Van Praagh and Van Praagh greatly enhanced our understanding of this interesting anomaly. This brief review article attempts to illustrate the various types of truncus arteriosus identified in this classification by demonstrating their angiographic features. Reemphasis of the usefulness of this classification should help students of congenital heart disease recognize the advantages of a uniform diagnostic approach to this entity.

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  1. Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street SW, 55905, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

    Tokio Yoshizato

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street SW, 55905, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

    Paul R. Julsrud

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Yoshizato, T., Julsrud, P.R. Truncus arteriosus revisited: An angiographic demonstration. Pediatr Cardiol 11, 36–40 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02239545

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Key Words

  • Truncus arteriosus
  • Congenital heart disease