Tetralogy of Fallot Rapid Review For Nursing Students
Tetralogy of Fallot
- Patient with a history of episodes of cyanosis (tet spells) and squatting for relief
- PE will show pulmonic stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, overriding aorta, VSD
- CXR will show “boot-shaped” heart
- Comments: Most common cyanotic congenital heart disease
- Mnemonic: PROVe: Pulmonic stenosis, Right ventricular hypertrophy, Overriding aorta, VSD
