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What is the prevalence of Truncus Arteriosus?

How many people does Truncus Arteriosus affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Prevalence of Truncus Arteriosus

Truncus Arteriosus is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by a single large blood vessel arising from the heart, instead of the normal two separate vessels (aorta and pulmonary artery). It accounts for approximately 1-3% of all congenital heart defects. The prevalence of Truncus Arteriosus is estimated to be around 1 in every 10,000 live births. It is more commonly observed in males than females. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for the management of this condition.



Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by a single large blood vessel arising from the heart, instead of the normal two separate vessels (aorta and pulmonary artery). This condition occurs during fetal development when the heart does not form correctly.


The prevalence of truncus arteriosus is estimated to be around 1 in every 10,000 live births. It accounts for approximately 1-3% of all congenital heart defects. Although it is considered a rare condition, it is one of the most common types of cyanotic congenital heart diseases, which are characterized by low oxygen levels in the blood.


Truncus arteriosus is more commonly observed in certain populations, such as individuals with DiGeorge syndrome or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Additionally, it is slightly more prevalent in males than females.


Early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention are crucial for managing truncus arteriosus. Treatment typically involves surgical repair to separate the single blood vessel into the aorta and pulmonary artery, allowing for improved blood flow and oxygenation.


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APRIL 27TH 2017 my son jacob was born in mitchell sd. Within hours of his birth he was flown to sioux falls sd after discovering his heart condition. The very next day he was flown to Omaha children's hospital, in route to the hospital his intestines...
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It's my nearly 10yrs old that has ta1 so far has had 3 ohs, 1st one at 15 days old last 2 she was 5yrs old had to do 3rd after 2nd repair didn't go to well and resulted in tilly now having constant migraines head and tummy also croup. She's on meds f...
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Truncus Arteriosus type II, 1979 vintage, born and bred in Chile. Had my 1st open-heart surgery in 1981 in San Francisco (USA) and the 2nd one in 1991, in Boston (USA). Might have the 3rd one towards the end of this year (2018) but the jury's sti...
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I'm 26 and was born with the condition. I have had two surgeries and a procedure to have a stent put in, a ventricle cleared out, and a melody valve.
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My nephew Kai was diagnosed 3 weeks after birth. My sister, Tanja, took him to his pediatrition after she noticed he was sleeping most of the time and gained little to no weight as he mostly fell asleep during feeds. He was diagnosed almost immed...

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