Tetralogy of Fallot
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Causes of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is caused by abnormal early heart development, specifically a defect in the formation and alignment of the structures that separate the heart’s chambers and outflow tracts. It develops during fetal life when the embryonic heart does not form…
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What is Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect, meaning it is present at birth and arises from abnormal development of the heart during fetal growth. It involves the right side of the heart and the pathways that carry blood from the…
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Symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot produces symptoms because it disrupts normal blood flow through the heart and reduces the amount of oxygen-rich blood reaching the body. The most characteristic symptoms are cyanosis (a bluish color of the skin or lips), episodes of sudden…
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Prevention of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that forms during early embryonic development, usually in the first trimester of pregnancy. Because the defect arises while the fetal heart is being built, it is not usually preventable in the same direct…
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Diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion and targeted testing. It is named for four linked structural abnormalities: a ventricular septal defect, obstruction of blood flow from the right ventricle…
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Treatment for Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is treated with a combination of surgical repair, temporary medical stabilization, and long-term follow-up care. The central treatment is an operation that corrects the structural heart defects causing the condition, while medicines and supportive measures are used to…
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FAQ about Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart condition, meaning it is present at birth. It is one of the most recognized forms of cyanotic congenital heart disease because it can reduce the amount of oxygen-rich blood reaching the body. This FAQ…