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Authors | C Galea O Aquilina V Grech |
Abstract | In transposition of the great arteries, systemic venous return is preferentially routed to the aorta, and any spontaneous or iatrogenic emboli may therefore cause organ infarction. We present a patient with transposition of the great arteries who developed myocardial and brain infarction despite adequate precautionary measures. |
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Journal | Malta Medical Journal |
Volume | 15 Issue 1-2/suppl. 2003 |
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Key words | artery, case report, congenital, transposition |