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Tetralogy of Fallot: Basic Anatomy and Pathophysiology

In this video, Dr. Peter Lang explains the fundamental anatomy and pathophysiology of Tetralogy of Fallot. He discusses the classic components, variations in presentation, and the physiological implications for newborns.

Released:

March 17, 2016

Audience:

Physicians, Emergency Medical Technicians, Medical Students, Nursing Students, Paramedics

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the four classic components of Tetralogy of Fallot and their anatomical basis 

  • Differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe presentations of Tetralogy of Fallot

  • Describe the impact of pulmonary outflow obstruction on oxygen saturation and clinical symptoms

  • Recognize the variability in presentation and its implications for diagnosis and management

Author(s)

Peter Lang, MD

Pediatric Cardiology | Boston Children's Hospital


Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH

Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School


Lisa DelSignore, MD

Associate Professor, Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine | Yale School of Medicine

Citation

Lang P, DelSignore L, Wolbrink TA. Tetralogy of Fallot: Basic Anatomy and Pathophysiology. 3/2016. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3143/tetralogy-of-fallot-basic-anatomy-and-pathophysiology.

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