When 'blue babies' grow up: What you need to know about tetralogy of Fallot.
Most babies born with tetralogy of Fallot undergo corrective surgery and survive to adulthood. However, as they get older they are prone to a number of long-term problems, and they often do not receive expert-level follow-up care. This review of the adult complications of tetralogy of Fallot should help primary care practitioners identify these patients, make appropriate and timely referrals, and educate patients and their families.
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Clinical Cardiology, J2-4, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
David
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Fox
Ganesh P
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Devendra
Stephen A
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Hart
Richard A
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Krasuski
D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D011664:Pulmonary Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011665:Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
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