Notes in Tetralogy of Fallot

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Published	10/08/2024	Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital condition where there are four coexisting pathologies: {{c1::• Ventricular septal defect (VSD) • Overridi…
Published	10/08/2024	The VSD allows blood to flow between the {{c1::ventricles}}.
Published	10/08/2024	The increased strain on the muscular wall of the right ventricle as it attempts to pump blood against the resistance of the left ventricle and pulm…
Published	10/08/2024	Medical management of a tet-spell:• Supplementary {{c1::oxygen}} is essential in hypoxic children • {{c1::Beta blockers}} can relax the…
Published	10/08/2024	Older children may {{c1::squat}} when a tet spell occurs.  Younger children can be positioned with their{{c1::knees to t…
Published	10/08/2024	Tet Spells are intermittent symptomatic periods where {{c1::the right-to-left shunt becomes temporarily worsened}}, precipita…
Published	10/08/2024	Management and Prognosis of Tetralogy of Fallot Neonates: a {{c1::prostaglandin}} infusion can be used to maintain the {{c1::ductus arteriosus}}.…
Published	10/08/2024	Signs and Symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot• {{c1::Cyanosis}}• {{c1::Clubbing}}• Poor {{c1::feeding}} and poor {{c1::weight gain}} •Important event…
Published	10/08/2024	Tetralogy of Fallot is picked up during antenatal scans.An {{c1::ejection systolic}} murmur caused by the {{c1::pulmonary stenosis}} may be …
Published	10/08/2024	TOF: DiagnosisAn {{c1::echocardiogram}} is the investigation of choice for establishing Tetralogy of FallotAdditionally, a {{c1::chest xray}} may…
Published	10/08/2024	Risk Factors for Tetralogy of Fallot• {{c1::Rubella}} infection• {{c1::Increased age}} of the mother (over 40 years) • {{c1::Alcohol consumption}…
Published	10/08/2024	TOF:Stenosis of the pulmonary valve provides greater resistance against the flow of blood from the right ventricle. This enco…
Published	10/08/2024	In TOF, an “overriding aorta” refers to the aortic valve being further to the {{c1::right}} than normal, above the VSD. when the r…
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