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MeSH Heading: Tetralogy of Fallot
Tree Number(s): C14.240.400.849; C14.280.400.849; C16.131.240.400.849
Unique ID: D013771
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013771
Annotation: do not confuse with TRILOGY OF FALLOT
Scope Note: A combination of congenital heart defects consisting of four key features including VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS; PULMONARY STENOSIS; RIGHT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY; and a dextro-positioned AORTA. In this condition, blood from both ventricles (oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor) is pumped into the body often causing CYANOSIS.
Entry Term(s): Fallot's Tetralogy; Tetralogy, Fallot's
NLM Classification #: WG 220
See Also: Pentalogy of Cantrell
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2012/07/03

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Tetralogy of Fallot MeSH Descriptor Data 2025