Tetralogy of Fallot is a group of four heart abnormalities that are present from birth. It can affect how the blood flows in the heart and how much oxygen reaches the lungs and the rest of the body. A ...

Q: Can Fallot’s tetralogy be inherited? A: Most cases are not inherited and future offspring will not have the condition. In some cases (about 15 percent) there is a genetic mutation and the condition ...

Purpose: To clarify the clinical profiles of adolescents and young adults with tetralogy and 22q11.2 deletion, which has recently been identified as a cause of tetralogy of Fallot in about 15% of ...

The cyanosis usually becomes progressively worse within the first few weeks of life, and the condition is typically diagnosed quite early, although it may remain undetected for a few months or even ...

Tetralogy of Fallot is a heart defect with four main heart-related complications. The most common symptom of TOF is a bluish color of the skin, also known as cyanosis. Life expectancy after surgery to ...

Tetralogy of Fallot occurs in approximately 41 in 2500 live births. This congenital heart condition causes the mixing of oxygen-poor blood with oxygen-rich blood, which is then pumped out of the heart ...