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A 56-year-old female incidentally diagnosed with unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot demonstrates survival without surgical correction.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case demonstrates that some patients with Tetralogy of Fallot can survive to late adulthood without surgical correction, maintaining a precarious hemodynamic balance.
BACKGROUND: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. It is generally diagnosed and surgically repaired early in life, with good overall outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a patient incidentally diagnosed with paucisymptomatic TOF at the age of 56 years old, during investigations for carbon monoxide poisoning. The patient had a history of thyroidectomy, arterial hypertension, and four uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. CONCLUSIONS: This case shows us that some patients with TOF can reach older ages without surgical correction. Late surgical repair should be meticulously decided on a case basis.
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Hakim et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Tetralogy of Fallot (n=1). Clinical follow-up was evaluated. A 56-year-old female was incidentally diagnosed with paucisymptomatic unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot, demonstrating that some patients can reach older ages without surgical correction.
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