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What is the Tetralogy of Fallot? – Video
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- Tetralogy of Fallot includes four congenital heart defects that often occur together.
- It is often associated with chromosomal abnormalities.
- In tetralogy of Fallot, the aorta develops too far to the right, allowing mixing of the blood from the right and left ventricles.
- With tetralogy of Fallot, mixed oxygenated and deoxygenated blood mix and is pumped throughout the body.
- Symptoms are most apparent with emotional or physical stress, including cyanosis, shortness of breath, and heart murmur.
- Treatment involves surgical repair.
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