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Paucisymptomatic Tetralogy of Fallot diagnosed in a 56-year-old patient: a case report.
- Source :
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The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology [Egypt Heart J] 2023 May 26; Vol. 75 (1), pp. 42. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 26. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- 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.<br />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.<br />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.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2090-911X
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37233917
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-023-00372-3