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2010•Cleveland Clinic Journal of MedicineOpen access

When ‘blue babies’ grow up: What you need to know about tetralogy of Fallot

David J. Fox, Ganesh Devendra, Stephen A. Hart, Richard A. Krasuski

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Most babies born with tetralogy of Fallot undergo corrective surgery and survive to adulthood. However, as they get older they are prone to a number of long-term problems, and they often do not receive expert-level follow-up care. This review of the adult complications of tetralogy of Fallot should help primary care practitioners identify these patients, make appropriate and timely referrals, and educate patients and their families.

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Most babies born with tetralogy of Fallot undergo corrective surgery and survive to adulthood. However, as they get older they are prone to a number of long-term problems, and they often do not receive expert-level follow-up care. This review of the adult complications of tetralogy of Fallot should help primary care practitioners identify these patients, make appropriate and timely referrals, and educate patients and their families.

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Most babies born with tetralogy of Fallot undergo corrective surgery and survive to adulthood. However, as they get older they are prone to a number of long-term problems, and they often do not receive expert-level follow-up care. This review of the adult complications of tetralogy of Fallot should help primary care practitioners identify these patients, make appropriate and timely referrals, and educate patients and their families.

Key concepts: Tetralogy of Fallot, Medicine, Tetralogy, Corrective surgery, Intensive care medicine, Pediatrics, Primary care, General surgery

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