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Truncus arteriosus

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Truncus arteriosus is a congenital heart malformation where the two large arteries leaving the heart are fused into one large vessel.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Congenital heart disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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