Tetralogy of fallot epidemiology and demographics
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2], Keri Shafer, M.D. [3]; Atif Mohammad, M.D.; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]
Overview
Epidemiology and demographics
- Tetralogy of Fallot occurs in approximately 3 to 6 per 10,000 births
- It represents 5-7% of congenital heart defects.
- Its cause is thought to be environmental or genetic factors or a combination of both.
- It is associated with chromosome 22 deletions and diGeorge syndrome.
- It occurs slightly more often in males than in females.
See also
- Trilogy of Fallot
- Pentalogy of Fallot
References
External links
- Information by University of Michigan Health System
- Diagram of the condition
- Information for adults with ToF from the Adult Congenital Heart Association
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