Conditions & Treatments

Lurie Children's care for truncus arteriosus, when there is one common vessel or trunk from the heart instead of a separate pulmonary artery and aorta. Call 1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC) to make an appointment.

The Basics

​Truncus arteriosus means that there is one common vessel or trunk from the heart instead of a separate pulmonary artery and aorta. There is only one valve between the heart and this trunk. Normally, the pulmonary artery carries the pulmonary circulation, the blood that goes to the lungs, and the aorta carries the systemic circulation, the blood that goes throughout the rest of the body. Learn more about truncus arteriosus >

Our Care

At the core of our unique approach to cardiac care are our Centers of Excellence -- experienced, multidisciplinary teams of expert pediatric clinicians. Learn more about our care >

Appointments

Call 1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC) to make an appointment at any location.

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About us

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