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Tetralogy of Fallot MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Tetralogy of Fallot Preferred
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