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Tetralogy of Fallot refers to a group of four types of heart defects present at birth (congenital. |
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Symptoms
Difficult feeding (poor feeding habits; Failure to gain weight; Poor development; Cyanosis which becomes more pronoun...
Causes
Tetralogy of Fallot is classified as a cyanotic heart defect because the condition causes low oxygen levels in the bl...
Tests
A physical examination with a stethoscope almost always reveals a heart murmur. Tests may include: EKG (electrocardio...
Treatments
Surgery to repair heart defects is always done when the infant is very young. Sometimes more than one surgery is need...
Complications
Delayed growth and development; Seizures during periods of insufficient oxygen; Arrhythmias; Death.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if new unexplained symptoms develop or if the patient is having an episode of cyanosis...
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