Tetralogy of Fallot
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Facts about Tetralogy of Fallot:
Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare condition that affects approximately 5 out of every 10,000 newborns.
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Related Conditions
Congenital heart disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Pulmonary stenosis
Valvular heart disease
Ventricular septal defect
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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2009
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Tetralogy of Fallot References:
Bernasconi A, Goo HW, Yoo SJ. Double-barrelled aorta with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia. Cardiol Young. 2007 Feb;17(1):98-101. Epub 2006 Dec 22.
Derby CD, Pizarro C. Routine primary repair of tetralogy of Fallot in the neonate. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2005 Sep;3(5):857-63.
Ferguson EC, Krishnamurthy R, Oldham SA. Classic imaging signs of congenital cardiovascular abnormalities. Radiographics. 2007 Sep-Oct;27(5):1323-34.
Gregg D, Foster E. Pulmonary insufficiency is the nexus of late complications in tetralogy of Fallot. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2007 Jul;9(4):315-22.
