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Tetralogy of Fallot: General Principles of Management.

Authors :
Downing TE
Kim YY
Source :
Cardiology clinics [Cardiol Clin] 2015 Nov; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 531-41, vii-viii. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Aug 29.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is one of the most common diagnoses encountered when caring for adults with congenital heart disease. Although long-term survival after childhood TOF repair is excellent, morbidity is common and most patients require reintervention in adulthood. This review provides an overview of key surveillance and management issues for adults with TOF, including residual right ventricular outflow tract disease and timing of pulmonary valve replacement, arrhythmias and risk stratification, left-sided heart disease and heart failure, and pregnancy management.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-2264
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiology clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26471818
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccl.2015.07.002