Synonyms in the broadest sense Congenital cyanotic heart defects with right-left shunt Definition The Fallot ́sche Tetralogy is a congenital heart defect. It is one of the most common cyanotic heart defects. Cyanotic means that the heart defect has a negative effect on the oxygen content of the blood. The blood, which is pumped from … Tetralogy of Fallot
Summary The Fallot ́sche Tetralogy is a congenital heart defect. The existing conditions in the heart cause cyanosis, i.e. an undersupply of oxygen to the blood and organs. The children stand out because of their bluish discolored skin. Among the characteristics are: The disease can manifest itself with varying degrees of severity depending on the … Summary | Tetralogy of Fallot
Diagnosis The ECG shows typical changes of a right-sided increase in muscle mass of the chamber. An ultrasound of the small heart shows both the defect in the cardiac septum, the crossing aorta, and the narrowing of the pulmonary arteries. The X-ray can also provide information. Here, the typical features, such as the enlarged right … Diagnosis | Tetralogy of Fallot
Prognosis The course of this congenital disease depends mainly on the blood circulation in the lungs. If the blood supply to the lungs is low, i.e. the defect is large – i.e. the pulmonary artery is (almost) completely blocked – life expectancy is unfortunately low. Without treatment, every second person affected dies before the age … Prognosis | Tetralogy of Fallot
