Tetralogy of fallot prevention
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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
Prevention
No known prevention exists for tetralogy of fallot.
Prevention of Cyanosis
The following factors may reduce systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and exacerbate shunting which in turn exacerbate cyanosis and should be avoided if at all possible:
- Acidosis
- Bathing in hot water
- Fever
- Stress
- Infection
- Posture (upright, not squatting)
- Exercise
- Beta-adrenergic agonists
- Dehydration
- Closure of the patent ductus arteriosus
References
External links
- Information for adults with ToF from the Adult Congenital Heart Association
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