Understanding Tetralogy of Fallot
Author Information
Author(s): Frederique Bailliard, Robert H Anderson
Primary Institution: North Carolina Children's Heart Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Conclusion
Patients with tetralogy of Fallot can have successful surgical outcomes and improved long-term survival rates.
Supporting Evidence
- Tetralogy of Fallot accounts for 7-10% of all congenital cardiac malformations.
- Survival rates for patients born with tetralogy of Fallot have improved significantly over the years.
- Chronic issues faced by adults with tetralogy of Fallot include pulmonary regurgitation and ventricular arrhythmias.
Takeaway
Tetralogy of Fallot is a heart condition that babies are born with, and doctors can fix it with surgery so they can live healthy lives.
Methodology
The article reviews the anatomy, diagnosis, and management of tetralogy of Fallot, including surgical interventions.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific data on the outcomes of different surgical approaches.
Participant Demographics
The condition occurs in 3 of every 10,000 live births, affecting both genders and various ethnicities.
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