About Arterial switch operation/ Truncus arteriosis

This is a condition when artries leaving the heart are not connected to the correct ventricles (lower chambers which pump blood to various body parts). In this procedure the arteries are rearranged and are attached to the correct ventricle. This ensures the supply of oxygenated blood from left ventricle to all the body parts and not to the lungs again. The procedure required to gain access to chest cavity and is an invasive procedure.

Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor is a tertiary care and referral teaching hospital that offers first-rate medical care across all medical and surgical specialties. It is located at the Barcelona city center, just 5-10 minutes walking distance from Passeig de Gracia - the main street of the city. Their services for the first video consultation is free for patients who are seeking treatment abroad (not for second medical opinion). It is the largest privately owned in Barcelona and a part of Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Spain. The healthcare group stands out as the number one health care provider in Europe, especially after the merger with Fresenius (Helios).

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