children s health issues
Tetralogy of Fallot
Diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot
Echocardiography Doctors suspect tetralogy of Fallot based on a characteristic harsh murmur that can be heard with a stethoscope. In addition, oxygen levels are usually lower than normal when checked with a skin sensor (pulse oximetry). Echocardiography and Other Ultrasound Procedures (ultrasonography of the heart) shows the four heart defects and confirms the diagnosis. Electrocardiography (ECG) and 