TOF Repair Cost in Ghaziabad

A very rare, complex congenital heart disease, tetralogy of Fallot affects approximately 5 out of every 10,000 babies. It involves four different heart issues. It usually presents with ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and overriding aorta, affecting how blood flows through the heart and to the rest of the body. Babies with this condition may have Cyanosis and appear blue or gray due to low oxygen levels. Doctors usually identify it during pregnancy or shortly after birth. In some cases, if symptoms are mild, they may remain unnoticed until adulthood. Treatment involves surgery, and lifelong checkups are necessary for those diagnosed with this condition.

The specific cause of tetralogy of Fallot is uncertain, but certain factors may heighten the chances of a baby being born with it. These risk factors include

• A family history
• Exposure to viruses like rubella (German measles) during pregnancy
• Alcohol consumption
• Poor nutrition
• Smoking during pregnancy
• Mother's age above 35
• Presence of Down syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome in the baby.