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September 23, 2025EMJ CardiologyOpen Access

Unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aorto-pulmonary Collateral Arteries in Pregnancy: A Case Report

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Case details a pregnant 18-year-old with tetralogy of fallot and pulmonary atresia, highlighting maternal and fetal risks.

Pregnancy with unrepaired tetralogy of fallot poses significant challenges and risks for both mother and child.
The case involved an 18-year-old with symptoms including dyspnoea, cyanosis, and peripheral oedema at 31 weeks.
Despite medical management, a Caesarean delivery was required at 35 weeks due to fetal distress.
The study emphasizes the importance of early counselling and coordinated care in managing complex congenital heart conditions.

Ndale et al. (2025) studied this question.

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