Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a rare, critical congenital (present at birth) heart defect. Our Nemours Children's Cardiac Center team has the experience to provide diagnosis, treatment and surgical repair of rare pediatric heart defects like truncus arteriosus — including newborns only hours old. If your baby has truncus arteriosus, our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons are here to answer your questions and provide the latest treatment options.
Our pediatric heart care teams offer patient families research-backed care, delivered with compassion.
Truncus arteriosus is a rare, critical congenital (present at birth) heart defect. Our Nemours Children's Cardiac Center team has the experience to provide diagnosis, treatment and surgical repair of rare pediatric heart defects like truncus arteriosus — including newborns only hours old. If your baby has truncus arteriosus, our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons are here to answer your questions and provide the latest treatment options.
Our pediatric heart care teams offer patient families research-backed care, delivered with compassion.
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 infants, children and teens, 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.