Treatments For Tetralogy Of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare congenital heart defect that is present from the time of birth until it is corrected. This defect features four distinct abnormalities including narrowing of the pulmonary valve, a hole in the septum located between the lower two chambers of the heart, an overriding aorta, and thickening of the muscular wall of the right ventricle.

While the cause of this sickness has not yet been identified, it is more commonly seen in those with Down syndrome and DiGeorge syndrome. Because tetralogy of Fallot is characterized by poor oxygen flow, those affected may frequently suffer from shortness of breath and blue-tinged skin, known as cyanosis.