Why the study?
Rhythm and hemodynamic disturbances are emerging challenges for clinicians managing the growing population of adult patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
Highlights the long-term complications, including arrhythmias and hemodynamic disturbances, in adult patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
Long-term surveillance for arrhythmias and valve issues is prudent in repaired Tetralogy of Fallot adults; case reports leave open optimal management strategies.
The number of patients who underwent total correction of Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) in early life or infancy is still rising. According to CDC ToF is the most prevalent cyanotic congenital heart disease with incidences of 1 in 2500 births. Rhythm disturbances and haemodynamic disturbances including valves disorders, heart failure, residual defects and more are new challenges for clinicians taking care of adult patients with repaired ToF. Our goal was to describe such a patient and highlight further complications which may be encountered among those patients.
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