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What is the definition of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Tetralogy of Fallot is a complex congenital heart defect characterized by a large ventricular septal defect (hole between the right and left ventricles), pulmonary stenosis (narrowing of the valve and artery that connect the heart with the lungs), an overriding aorta (the aorta - the artery that carries oxygen-rich blood to the body - is shifted over the right ventricle and ventricular septal defect, instead of coming out only from the left ventricle), and right ventricular hypertrophy (the muscle of the right ventricle is thicker than usual). Tetralogy of Fallot causes low oxygen levels in the blood, which can lead to cyanosis (a bluish-purple color to the skin). The cause of this condition is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Tetralogy of Fallot?
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Fallot tetralogy
  • TOF
Who are the top Tetralogy of Fallot Local Doctors?
Advanced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Advanced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Childrens Specialty Group PLLC

601 Childrens Ln, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (28.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Ashish Saini is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Saini and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot. His top areas of expertise are Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Tetralogy of Fallot, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect. Dr. Saini is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Advanced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Childrens Specialty Group PLLC

2021 Concert Dr, 
Virginia Beach, VA 
 (39.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Alexander Ellis is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Ellis and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Eisenmenger Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Experienced in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
601 Childrens Ln, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (28.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Lopa Hartke is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hartke and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot. Her top areas of expertise are Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tetralogy of Fallot, Williams Syndrome, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Hartke is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Tetralogy of Fallot Clinical Trials?
Single Center Pilot Study of Remote Monitoring in Pregnant Women With Congenital Heart Disease Using Wrist Wearables

Summary: Congenital heart disease (CHD) includes a wide variety of types of disease, including congenital abnormalities of the heart valves. This can range from bicuspid aortic valve and other aortic valve deformities to more complex disease such as tetralogy of Fallot. For many kinds of CHD, the optimal timing of interventions remains unclear. For instance, in tetralogy of Fallot, there is still equipoise...

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Pathophysiologic Mechanism for Arrhythmias and Impaired Aerobic Capacity in Tetralogy of Fallot and Other Congenital Heart Diseases

Summary: This study is being done to determine the mechanism(s) contributing to the onset of symptoms (i.e. shortness of breath and/or palpitations) as well as changes in heart structure in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD)

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center