Tetralogy of Fallot and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a rare association

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2003 Feb;80(2):217-9, 214-6. doi: 10.1590/s0066-782x2003000200010. Epub 2003 Feb 25.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Tetralogy of Fallot is known as the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease and has a prevalence of 10% of all congenital heart diseases. Although many other heart anomalies may coexist, the association of tetralogy of Fallot and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is extremely rare. We report this association in a 15-month-old female, cyanotic since birth, in her first hospital admission for diagnosis and treatment of recurring cyanotic crises. In addition, a review of the literature and of the problems related to the treatment is provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / complications*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / diagnostic imaging
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery
  • Ultrasonography