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Abnormality: Tetralogy of Fallot is a complex congenital cardiac defect consisting of:
- pulmonic stenosis
- overriding aorta
- VSD
- hypertrophic right ventricle
The hemodynamic consequences of Tetralogy of Fallot consist of:
- systemic hypoxemia
- polycythemia with reduced peripheral circulation and seizures
- reduced right ventricular distensibility due to concentric hypertrophy. This can result in dysrhythmias.