risks for sudden cardiac death after Fallot's repair
Last reviewed 02/2023
This study examined 793 patients who had had surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot (mean age 8.2).
Patients were assessed up to a mean time of 21.1 years post-surgery.
The following information was assessed:
- surgical records
- electrocardiographic records
- late haemodynamic data
Reference:
- Gatzoulis, MA, Balaji, S. et al. (2000). Risk factors for arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death late after repair of tatralogy of Fallot: a multicentre study. Lancet, 356, 975-81.