Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries

Levo-transposition of the great arteries is a less common form of transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a serious congenital (present at birth) heart defect. At Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, we offer leading-edge capabilities to detect heart problems early using fetal cardiac diagnostics. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) are here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help with treatment plans. Our cardiac teams offer the latest in research-backed care.

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Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries

Levo-transposition of the great arteries is a less common form of transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a serious congenital (present at birth) heart defect. At Nemours Children's Cardiac Center, we offer leading-edge capabilities to detect heart problems early using fetal cardiac diagnostics. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) are here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help with treatment plans. Our cardiac teams offer the latest in research-backed care.

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Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries

Why Choose Us

World-class heart care requires the compassion to understand your family's journey, and the expertise to heal even the most complex conditions. Our cardiac surgeons treat a vast array of heart defects in even the tiniest newborns, using the most innovative, up-to-date approaches. Our specialty is the early detection and repair of heart problems, so your child will have the best possible chance for a healthy future. 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer care for newborns and children with levo-transposition of the great arteries and AV discordant connections at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours locations.

The Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware offers a complete range of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery services. 

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Program located at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Delaware provides compassionate care for families and children coping with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer care for newborns and children with levo-transposition of the great arteries at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando and select Nemours locations.  

Our renowned pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery team at the Nemours Cardiac Center in Central Florida offers inpatient, critical and surgical care at Nemours Children’s Hospital — including dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists and state-of-the-art cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). 

Northwest Florida

We offer levo-transposition of the great arteries care at Nemours Children’s Health,  Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours locations.

Our Nemours Cardiac Center in Pensacola is home to one of the few accredited pediatric transthoracic and fetal echocardiography labs in Florida and, if needed, can facilitate the transfer of extremely ill children between our Nemours Cardiac Center locations (e.g., to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida).  

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: