Description

Transposition of Great Vessels is a congenital heart defect where the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed. This condition results in the circulation of oxygen-poor blood to the body and oxygen-rich blood back to the lungs, leading to serious health complications if not corrected.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various medical contexts, including discussions about surgery or pediatric cardiology. It is important to avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical meaning, and to stick to the formal term 'Transposición de los Grandes Vasos' in all professional settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Transposition of Great Vessels shortly after birth.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Transposición de los Grandes Vasos poco después del nacimiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'transposición de los vasos pulmonares'; misinterpreting as a different congenital defect; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.