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FlowerHemitruncus
A rare cardiac condition in which one branch pulmonary artery originates from the ascending aorta and the other branch pulmonary artery courses normally from the main pulmonary artery that arises from the right ventricle. In this condition, most commonly, the right pulmonary artery arises from the ascending aorta.

For in-depth visual and audio information on this condition, visit the Children's Hospital Boston Multimedia Library.

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Programs that treat this condition:
Cardiac Surgery Program
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