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A mysterious case of fatal embolism after the repair of tetralogy of Fallot : secondary to arrhythmia? : case report : online article

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a common cyanotic congenital heart disease. The most important late complications observed after repair of TOF are atrio-ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. We present a rare case of fatal embolism and sudden cardiac death in a 36-year-old patient, 30 years...

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Published in:Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2012-02, Vol.23 (1), p.11-12
Main Authors: Guler, A., Kalayci, A., Karabay, C.Y., Aung, S.M., Sahin, G., Kilicgedik, A., Kirma, C., Tanboga, I.H.
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Language:English
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Summary:Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a common cyanotic congenital heart disease. The most important late complications observed after repair of TOF are atrio-ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. We present a rare case of fatal embolism and sudden cardiac death in a 36-year-old patient, 30 years after the operation for TOF.
ISSN:1995-1892
1680-0745