Course:
British Society of Echocardiography (BSE)
Sub Category:
Cardiology
Case Study:
Tetralogy of Fallot
Case Study Description:
Audience: All healthcare professionals interested in learning about tetralogy of Fallot.
Prerequisites: None
The following learning exercise provides information regarding tetralogy of Fallot. The information is presented using a case study format. This format includes the patient’s medical history and the results of several diagnostic modalities used to examine this patient’s pathology. In addition, the library section contains further information and discussion about the pathology presented in this case study.
Learning Objectives
Following the review of this information as well as the discussion provided in the library, the learner will be able to:
*List the four components of tetralogy of Fallot.
*Discuss the signs and symptoms of tetralogy of Fallot.
*Describe common anatomic abnormalities and variations associated with tetralogy of Fallot.
*Identify the differential diagnoses for tetralogy of Fallot.
*Discuss the focus of imaging studies in diagnosing tetralogy of Fallot: Echo, X-ray, cardiac catheterization, EKG.
*Identify the best echo windows for evaluation of this pathology.
*Explain treatment options for tetralogy of Fallot.
*Identify the mortality rate for uncorrected tetralogy of Fallot.
Author:
Ms. Allison Reed
About the author:
2005 Philips Scholarship Award Winner. University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
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