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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a type of congenital heart defect. Congenital means that it is present at birth.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Tetralogy of Fallot causes low oxygen levels in the blood. This leads to cyanosis (a bluish-purple color to the skin).

The classic form includes four defects of the heart and its major blood vessels: Continue reading

Abnormal enlargement of the heart Part 2

What are the symptoms of cardiac enlargement?

Some people can have varying degrees of cardiac enlargement and have no symptoms. Once dilation or hypertrophy begins to place undue demands on heart function, however, symptoms do result. These can include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pressure or pain
  • Palpitations (a sense that the heart is beating rapidly or forcefully or “skipping beats”)
  • Swelling of the feet, ankles, or legs
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Loss of consciousness Continue reading