[Fallot's tetralogy: current status of its treatment]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 1996 Feb;49(2):88-96.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A comprehensive review of all the present therapeutic possibilities in Fallot's tetralogy is presented: A) From the cardiological viewpoint: Pharmacological and Interventional procedures (Baloon dilatation, coil embolisation, pulmonary artery stenting and ablation procedures) are discussed. B) From the surgical viewpoint: Palliative and intracardiac corrective procedures are reviewed. Indications for surgery are evaluated, including primary versus two stage procedures. Postsurgical sequelae are described: both early and late and the need for reoperation. Finally, late post-op complications, such as arrhythmias and sudden death, are commented on among the long term follow-up.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology
  • Death, Sudden / etiology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia / etiology
  • Hypoxia / therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Preoperative Care
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / complications
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / therapy*