Tetralogy of fallot ACC/AHA guidelines for evaluation and follow up
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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]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [4]
Overview
Annual follow-up is recommended in patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot. Echocardiographic follow-up should be performed at qualified centers to evaluate for residual defects.
2008 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease (DO NOT EDIT)[1]
Evaluation and Follow-up in the Repaired Patients of Tetralogy of Fallot (DO NOT EDIT)[1]
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| "1. Patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot should have at least annual follow-up with a cardiologist who has expertise in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD).(Level of Evidence: C) " |
| "2. Patients with tetralogy of Fallot should have echocardiographic examinations and/or magnetic resonance imagings (MRIs) performed by staff with expertise in ACHD.(Level of Evidence: C) " |
| "3. Screening for heritable causes of their condition (e.g., 22q11 deletion) should be offered to all patients with tetralogy of Fallot.(Level of Evidence: C) " |
| "4. Before pregnancy or if a genetic syndrome is identified, consultation with a geneticist should be arranged for patients with tetralogy of Fallot.(Level of Evidence: B) " |
| "5. Patients with unrepaired or palliated forms of tetralogy should have a formal evaluation at an ACHD center regarding suitability for repair.(Level of Evidence: B) " |
Coronary Anomalies Associated With Tetralogy of Fallot (DO NOT EDIT)[1]
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| "1. Coronary artery anatomy should be determined before any intervention for RV outflow. (Level of Evidence: C)" |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Warnes CA, Williams RG, Bashore TM, Child JS, Connolly HM, Dearani JA; et al. (2008). "ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines on the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease). Developed in Collaboration With the American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons". J Am Coll Cardiol. 52 (23): e1–121. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.10.001. PMID 19038677.
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