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Tetralogy of Fallot refers to 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 pronounce...
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Causes
Tetralogy of Fallot is classified as a cyanotic heart defect because the condition causes too little oxygen levels in t...
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Tests
A physical examination with a stethoscope almost always reveals a heart murmur. Tests may include: EKG (electrocardiogr...
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Treatments
Surgery to repair heart defects is always done when the infant is very young. Sometimes more than one surgery is needed...
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Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
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Risk Factors
  • Diabetes
  • DiGeorge Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
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Complications
Delayed growth and development; Seizures during periods of insufficient oxygen.
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Prevention
There is no known prevention.
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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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