Tetralogy of Fallot - A Case Report
Abstract: TOF is a cardiac abnormality consisting of a tetrad of heart defects (Ventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Stenosis, Overriding Aorta and Right Ventricular Hypertrophy).Various diagnostic test to confirm TOF includes chest x-ray, echocardiogram, ECG, pulse oximetry test, MRI, Cardiac catheterization. In this case the patient was reported with complains of sudden onset of shortness of breath (SOB) along with sweating since 1 year. The confirmatory test of TOF in this patient was ECG, 2D echo, CT-coronary angio. Post confirmation of TOF, the patient underwent an uneventful ICR (Intra Cardiac Repair) surgery and hence the overall QoL of patient has been improved.
Keywords: TOF, ICR, tetrad of heart defects, shortness of breath, sweating
How to Cite?: Atufa Tahur, Omera Begum, Dr. Sujala Aakaram, "Tetralogy of Fallot - A Case Report", Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 393-397, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221203150627, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221203150627