Tetralogy of Fallot in small animals – Bibliographic review 

Authors

  • Rodrigo de Souza Mendes
  • Almir Pereira de Souza
  • Vanessa Lira de Santana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v16n3.1279

Keywords:

Tetraloy of Fallot, congenital heart disease, Blalock-taussig

Abstract

Tetralogy of Fallot (TF) is a congenital heart defect that causes cyanosis, known classically as a combination of four defects. Its pathophysiology is closely related to two defects that interfere significantly in the hemodynamics of the animal: a pulmonary valve stenosis and ventricular septal defect, and its consequences depend sensitively on the magnitude of these defects. Currently, there are several diagnostic tests capable of accurately elucidate this congenital heart disease. There are several treatment modalities, ranging from medical therapy to surgical correction. However, currently the most widely used surgical method is the palliative Blalock-Taussig shunt.

Published

2015-08-18

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Tetralogy of Fallot in small animals – Bibliographic review . (2015). Pubvet, 6(03). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v16n3.1279

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