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.
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Can surgery help to fix tetralogy of Fallot in a 1-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-year-old child has been diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. She has been experiencing fast breathing, difficulty in feeding, failure to thrive, clubbed fingers but the cardiologist told me they will not be in a rush to fix the problem. I cannot stand what she is going through. Wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Operation in tetralogy of Fallot depends on many factors. Some of the factors are patients pulmonary artery size, oxygen saturation, the ínstitution's experience in doing such operations. So consult your doctor regarding this. Regarding survival, after successful su... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,My son was born with congenital heart disease, pulmonary atresia with tetralogy of fallot, and VSD. He had undergone a BT shunt surgery when he was three months old. He had ICR surgery at his ninth age. Surgery was successful, but after four days post-surgery, his health worsened, and with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear of your child's health issues, and I understand how you feel as a parent. In my experience, most children with similar health conditions live everyday life with an average life expectancy once the corrective surgery is perf... Read Full »
What is the long-term prognosis after undergoing TOF surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend underwent TOF surgery at 19 years of age. I want to know the long-term prognosis associated with it. Some says it is complicated and not same as VSD or ASD types. Will it have any long-term health problem associated with it even after surgery? As an expert can you shed light... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case, reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »
How does Tetralogy of Fallot affect heart function?
Query: Hello doctor, In Tetralogy of Fallot, after systemic to pulmonary artery shunt is done, the mixed-blood goes through the pulmonary artery, then to the lungs to get oxygenated. This blood gets oxygenated, then enters the heart through the pulmonary vein. Now is it the same mechanism happening? So ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am a cardiologist, and I am glad to clarify your doubt. In Tetrology of Fallot, the defect between the two ventricles is significant and non-restrictive. Hence both ventricles will function at the same pressure. Also, the aorta lies directly above the ventricular s... Read Full »
Though my tests are normal, why am I having palpitations and chest pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 18 years old. I have been a competitive athlete in my whole life. About a year ago, I started experiencing palpitations, near syncopal episodes, and chest pain. I have seen three cardiologists. I have had a bicycle stress test, limited echocardiogram looking at just the thickness of m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your health issues do not show a relationship to your cousin's health problems because most babies do not survive more than a year with treatment in a case of ALCA (anomalous left coronary artery). Studies have shown that patients with Goldenhar syndrome (birth de... Read Full »
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