Bielik H, Ohlow MA, Hügl B, Reinig K, Gröger R, Lauer B. [First diagnosis of Fallot tetralogy in a 74-year-old man].
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KARDIOLOGIE 2005;
94:205-10. [PMID:
15747044 DOI:
10.1007/s00392-005-0203-8]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2004] [Accepted: 11/04/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic cardiac malformation in late childhood and adult, occurring in approximately 0.25 of 1000 live births. Most patients undergo early surgical correction. Therefore, the natural history of this disease has been evaluated in only a few cases. We report a complex case of a tetralogy of Fallot, who reached the age of 74 years without surgical or medical treatment and who was transferred to our clinic after syncope due to ventricular tachycardia.
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