Which of the following statements best describes total anomalous pulmonary venous connection?
A) The foramen ovale closes after birth.
B) Pulmonary venous return is to the right atrium.
C) Pulmonary venous return is to the left atrium.
D) The foramen ovale does not close.

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In total anomalous pulmonary venous connection, the pulmonary veins do not connect normally to the left atrium but instead drain into the right atrium or systemic venous circulation, leading to mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Total Anomalous Pulmonary