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What is Tetralogy of Fallot?

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Most common cyanotic congenital heart disease

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What is the pneumonic to remember Tetralogy of Fallot?

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PROVe

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What is Tetralogy of Fallot made up of? (4 things)

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  1. Pulmonary Stenosis
  2. RV hypertrophy
  3. Overriding aorta
  4. Ventricular septal defect

(PROVe)

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What is the prevalence of TOF?

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3-6 in every 10,000 births

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What does Overriding aorta mean? (2 points)

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  1. Aorta entrance (aka aortic valve) more to R than normal
  2. So it’s right above VSD
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What does Overriding aorta mean? (2 points)

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  1. Aorta entrance (aka aortic valve) more to R than normal
  2. So it’s right above VSD
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What is having Overriding aorta in TOF bad? (2 steps)

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  1. When RV contracts –> send blood upwards
  2. More deoxygenated blood enters Aorta from R heart
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Why is Pulm Stenosis bad in TOF? (2 steps)

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  1. PS –> increased resistance against blood flow from RV
  2. Encourages deox blood to flow thru VSD –> Aorta (instead of thru pulm vessels to lungs)
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Therefore, what phenomena does Overriding aorta + PS contribute towards?

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  1. R-L shunting –> Cyanosis
  2. How do you get RV hypertrophy in TOF?
  3. RV straining to pump blood vs Pulmonary Stenosis
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What are the RF for TOF? (5 things)

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  1. Male
  2. Rubella
  3. Maternal age 40+
  4. Maternal DM
  5. Alcohol @ pregnancy
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How are TOF Dx picked up early? (2 things)

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  1. Antenatal scans (most cases Dx here)
  2. Newborn baby checks (will hear Ejection systolic murmur from PS)
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What are the CF of TOF? (5 things)

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  1. Cyanosis
  2. Clubbing
  3. Poor feeding / X weight gain
  4. Ejection systolic murmur
  5. Tet spells
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Where will the Ejection systolic murmur be loudest?

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In Pulmonary area

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What are Tet Spells?

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Episodes where R-L shunt becomes temporarily worse –> Cyanosis episode

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What is the pathophysiological reason for a Tet Spell? (2 things)

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  1. Pulm vasc resistance increases // OR //
  2. Systemic resistance decreases
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What things can cause Tet Spells? (3 things)

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  1. Waking up
  2. Physical exertion
  3. Crying
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How can physical exertion cause a Tet spell? (6 things)

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  1. CO2 produced @ exercise
  2. CO2 = vasodilator –> Systemic vasodilation
  3. Systemic resistance decreased
  4. Blood flow prefers low resistance path –> R-L shunting increases
  5. Deoxyg blood flows from RV –> Aorta (instead of Pulm vessels, so bypasses lungs)
  6. Cyanosis
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What are the CF of a Tet Spell? (3 things)

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  1. Irritable
  2. Cyanosis
  3. SOB
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What can severe Tet Spells lead to? (3 things)

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  1. LOC
  2. Seizures
  3. Death
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What is the GOLD standard investigation for TOF Dx?

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Echocardiogram

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What investigations should you for do for sus TOF? (2 things)

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  1. ECG
  2. Bloods
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What will an ECG show you in TOF?

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R axis deviation / RVH signs

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When should you do Bloods in sus TOF?

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When sus chromosomal abn

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What imaging should you do for sus TOF? (2 things)

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  1. Echocardiogram (GOLD)
  2. CXR
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What will a CXR show you in TOF? (2 things)
1. Boot shaped heart (RVH) 1. Reduced pulm vasc marking (bc less pulm blood flow bc shunt)
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What are the CONSERVATIVE Mx options for TOF?
Squatting / knees to chest (infants do it by themselves, n parents should do it for them as well)
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Why do TOF kids squat / bring knees to chest?
It increases venous return --> increases Systemic resistance
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What are the MEDICAL Mx options for TOF? (5 things)
1. O2 (if hypoxic in Tet Spell) 1. Prostaglandin infusion 1. Beta blockers 1. Morphine 1. Saline 0.9% bolus
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How does Prostaglandin infusion work in TOF Mx? (2 steps)
1. Maintains PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) 1. Allows blood to flow bk from Aorta --> Pulm arteries
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When should Prostaglandin infusions be started for TOF?
Immediately after delivery (to avoid newborn collapsing)
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What are the Side fx of Prostaglandin infusions? (3 things)
1. Apnoea 1. Bradycardia 1. Hypotension
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How do Beta blockers work in TOF Mx? (2 steps)
1. Relax RV 1. Improves flow to Pulm vessels
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When can Beta blockers also be used during?
Tet spells
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What Beta blocker is commonly used in TOF?
Propranolol
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How does Morphine work in TOF Mx? (2 steps)
1. Increases resp drive 1. Reduces Hyperpnoea --> more effective breathing
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How does Saline 0.9% bolus work in TOF Mx? (2 steps)
1. Increase pre-load 1. Increases volume of pulm blood flow
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What are the SURGICAL Mx options for TOF?
1. Temporary procedure (to reduce shunt) 1. Definitive procedure
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What does the Definitive Surgery for TOF involve? (2 things)
1. Enlarging PS 1. VSD patch
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What are the complications of TOF? (6 things)
1. Polycythaemia 1. Cerebral abscess 1. Stroke 1. Inf endocarditis 1. CHF 1. Death
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What is the rate of death in TOF in 1st year of life?
25%
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What complications can post TOF surgery pt develop in long term? (4 things)
1. Pulm regurg (PR) (common) 1. Arrhythmias 1. Exercise intolerance 1. Sudden death

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