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tetralogy of Fallot |
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tetralogy of Fallot [tə′träl·ə·jē əv fa′lō] (medicine) A congenital abnormality of the heart consisting of pulmonary stenosis, defect of the interventricular septum, hypertrophy of the right ventricle, and overriding or dextroposition of the aorta. Also known as tetrad of Fallot. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Congenital cardiac malformations occur in approximately 35% of patients; they are characterized by a completely anomalous pulmonary venous return and by the tetralogy of Fallot. In Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's systematic review of the medical literature on a heart condition in infants called Tetralogy of Fallot found that one treatment meant to prevent respiratory infections in these newborns actually increased the infection rate They have a combination of problems known as Tetralogy of Fallot, or Tet, complicated by pulmonary atresia -- their pulmonary artery is missing or malformed -- and extra vessels called major aortopulmonary collaterals, or MAPCAs. |
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