arterial switch operation

The arterial switch operation is a surgical procedure used to correct a congenital heart defect called transposition of the great arteries. In this condition, the main arteries leaving the heart are switched, causing oxygen-rich blood to circulate incorrectly. During the operation, the surgeon repositions these arteries to their normal places and reconnects the coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle. This restores proper blood flow, allowing the heart and lungs to work effectively. The procedure is typically performed in newborns and has high success rates, enabling children to live healthy lives afterward.