Question 219 · LEK · Tetralogy of Fallot

The components of tetralogy of Fallot include:

1) a large ventricular septal defect;
2) a large atrial septal defect;
3) narrowing of the exit from the right ventricle;
4) narrowing of the exit from the left ventricle;
5) right ventricular hypertrophy secondary to the narrowing;
6) aortic repositioning to the right and forwards;
7) aortic repositioning to the left and forwards;
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4,5,6.
  2. B. 1,3,5,7.
  3. C. 1,3,5,6.
  4. D. 2,3,5,6.
  5. E. 2,4,5,7.
Hint

Recall the four classic elements: a septal defect, an outflow obstruction, its consequence and an overriding great artery — on which side?

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