Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that involves four specific heart abnormalities: a ventricular septal defect (a hole between the heart's lower chambers), pulmonary stenosis (narrowing of the pathway to the lungs), an overriding aorta (the aorta straddles both ventricles), and right ventricular hypertrophy (thickening of the heart muscle). These issues disrupt normal blood flow, causing oxygen-poor blood to mix with oxygen-rich blood, leading to reduced oxygen delivery to the body. Symptoms may include cyanosis (bluish skin), difficulty breathing, and fatigue. Surgical intervention is often required to correct the defects and improve heart function.
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Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that involves four main problems: a hole between the heart's lower chambers (ventricular septal defect), a narrowing of the outflow tract from the right ventricle (pulmonary stenosis), a displacement of the aorta (overriding aorta), and thickening of the right ventricle muscle (right ventricular hypertrophy). These issues affect blood flow, leading to oxygen-poor blood circulating in the body, resulting in cyanosis (bluish skin). Symptoms may include difficulty breathing and fatigue. Treatment often involves surgery to correct the defects and improve heart function.
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Tetralogy of Fallot is a heart condition present at birth, characterized by four heart defects: a hole between the heart's lower chambers (ventricles), an obstruction that makes it difficult for blood to flow from the right ventricle to the lungs, an abnormal position of the aorta that allows it to arise from both chambers, and a thickened right ventricle wall. This condition can lead to insufficient oxygen in the blood, causing symptoms like cyanosis (blue-tinged skin), especially during physical activity. Treatment typically involves surgery to correct the defects and improve blood flow.