Doctors diagnose tetralogy of Fallot based on a baby’s signs and symptoms, a physical exam, and the results from tests and procedures. Signs and symptoms of the heart defect usually occur during ...

Pregnancy increases blood volume and cardiac output, imposing a hemodynamic burden on the maternal heart. In women with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, this increased workload can exacerbate cardiac ...

Purpose: To clarify the clinical profiles of adolescents and young adults with tetralogy and 22q11.2 deletion, which has recently been identified as a cause of tetralogy of Fallot in about 15% of ...

Tetralogy of Fallot must be repaired with open-heart surgery, either soon after birth or later in infancy, according to Mworozi. Once the disease has been diagnosed, drugs can only prolong oneâ ...

Jimmy Kimmel's voice cracked as he talked about the “terrifying” moments after his son's birth, when doctors discovered the newborn had a heart defect and needed immediate surgery.

Shaun White is the epitome of what it means to be an Olympian. His strength, perseverance, and heart — a surgically-repaired heart — have earned him a place at four consecutive Winter Olympics ...

Each year, only approximately 1,600 infants are diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. The rare condition is caused by a group of four heart defects, which impact blood flow in the body.

Tetralogy of Fallot is typically diagnosed during pregnancy or when a baby is an infant. However, depending on the severity of the defects and symptoms, the condition is sometimes not detected ...

Tetralogy of Fallot patients with pulmonary atresia (TOF/PA) present a pulmonary blood supply directly from aortic collateral arteries. Major aorto-pulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs) present ...

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) accounts for 10% of congenital heart defects and is the most common form of cyanotic heart disease beyond infancy. [1] Although patients with repaired TOF have an ...

White's been through a lot to get to these Olympics, and rest assured, he isn't looking to settle. Whether it's the ongoing heart condition or a huge crash while preparing for these Games, White ...