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1. www.heart.org › tetralogy-of-fallotTetralogy of Fallot | American Heart Association

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   Health Topics. Congenital Heart Defects. About Congenital Heart Defects. Tetralogy of Fallot. Tetralogia de Fallot. What is it? A heart defect that features four problems: a hole between the lower chambers of the heart. an obstruction from the heart to the lungs. The aorta (blood vessel) lies over the hole in the lower chambers.

2. www.cdc.gov › heart-defects › aboutAbout Tetralogy of Fallot | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC

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   Key points. Tetralogy of Fallot (pronounced te-tral-uh-jee of Fal-oh) is a congenital heart defect. Congenital means present at birth. Tetralogy of Fallot occurs when a when a baby’s heart does not form correctly during pregnancy. People with this condition should schedule routine checkups with a heart doctor to stay as healthy as possible.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › tetralogyTetralogy of Fallot - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 28, 2023 · Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW) is a rare heart condition that is present at birth. That means it's a congenital heart defect. A baby born with the condition has four different heart problems. These heart problems affect the structure of the heart.

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   How does tetralogy of Fallot affect a baby?

   • A baby born with the condition has four different heart problems. These heart problems affect the structure of the heart. The condition causes altered blood flow through the heart and to the rest of the body. Babies with tetralogy of Fallot often have blue or gray skin color due to low oxygen levels.

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   What causes tetralogy of Fallot in children?

   • In most children, the cause of tetralogy of Fallot isn't known. It's a common type of heart defect. It may be seen more commonly in children with Down syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome. Some children can have other heart defects along with tetralogy of Fallot. How does it affect the heart?

   Tetralogy of Fallot | American Heart Association

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   What is tetralogy of Fallot?

   • A heart defect that features four problems: What causes it? In most children, the cause of tetralogy of Fallot isn't known. It's a common type of heart defect. It may be seen more commonly in children with Down syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome. Some children can have other heart defects along with tetralogy of Fallot.

   Tetralogy of Fallot | American Heart Association

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   Do children with Tetralogy of Fallot have heart problems?

   • Today, because of enormous strides in medicine and technology, most children with heart conditions such as tetralogy of Fallot go on to lead healthy, productive lives as adults. Some children with TOF will experience heart problems later in life, including a leaky heart valve and/or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).

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5. www.chop.edu › conditions-diseases › tetralogy-fallotTetralogy of Fallot (TOF) | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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   Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect. It has four characteristics: Ventricular septal defect (VSD): a hole between the two bottom chambers (the ventricles) of the heart that sends blood to the body and lungs.

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7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTetralogy of Fallot: Symptoms, Treatment & Outlook

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   Nov 18, 2022 · Tetralogy of Fallot is a heart condition in which a baby is born with four abnormalities in how their heart developed. These issues make it hard for the baby’s heart to send enough oxygen to their entire body. Normally, your blood travels a specific route through your heart with every heartbeat.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK513288Tetralogy of Fallot - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, representing 5% to 7% of all congenital heart defects. TOF is a conotruncal cardiac defect characterized by a large and anteriorly malaligned ventricular septal defect, an overriding aortic root, and narrowing of the subpulmonary and pulmonary valves.

9. www.childrenshospital.org › tetralogy-fallotTetralogy of Fallot (TOF) | Boston Children's Hospital

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   Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a serious congenital heart defect affecting about two in 10,000 babies. In TOF, a set of four abnormalities in the heart’s anatomy prevent enough oxygen-poor (blue) blood from flowing to the lungs to receive oxygen.