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This booklet describes anatomy of tetralogy of Fallot and its effects, including ventricular septal defect (VSD), infundibular stenosis, overriding aorta and right ventricular hypertrophy.

Features and benefits of this booklet include:

• An overview of the condition, its effects, surgical treatment options and medication
• Full-color illustration
  
• Word list (a glossary of medical terms related to the condition)
  
• Community resources directory
  
• A product created by Mayo Clinic physicians with support from professional health care educators, writers and medical illustrators
  
• This booklet is used by Mayo Clinic for its CV patients
  
• Proven effectiveness in use with Mayo Clinic patients

The Benefits of This Booklet to Your Patient

Receiving a diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot will raise concerns and anxiety in most patients or the parents of a child with this condition. Providing the patient with the information needed to answer many common questions that will arise enables the patient to better understand this complex medical condition and through this knowledge become more supportive of your treatment plan.

This booklet provides a concise summary of the subject matter written in a consumer-friendly manner, supported by high-quality medical illustration. The material is organized in a simple format for your patient:

What is tetralogy of Fallot?
What are the effects?
Treatment
General considerations
Word list

Provide your patients with the information they need to better understand this condition and to be more comfortable in discussing treatment options with you.

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Patients should review this educational material with their physicians to ensure it is consistent with a medically approved treatment plan. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies that wish to use this material in conjunction with an educational program must contact Mayo Clinic for approval. Mayo Clinic does not sponsor or endorse third party products and/or services.