As the name indicates, tetralogy of Fallot includes four congenital defects of the heart, namely ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, enlarged aortic valve, and ventricular hypertrophy. These defects cause a reduction in the blood distribution from the heart to the body. Also, there is reduced blood oxygen. These conditions lead to cyanosis, arrhythmia, endocarditis, dizziness, and seizures. Immediate surgery after birth is its treatment.
Understanding Tetralogy of Fallot: An Overview of the Condition
One kind of congenital cardiac abnormality is called tetralogy of Fallot. Read to know more.