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Tetralogy of fallot epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Tetralogy of Fallot occurs in approximately 30 to 60 per 100,000 births. Tetralogy of Fallot represents 5-7% of congenital heart defects. The majority of cases are thought to be sporadic and are not familial. Tetralogy of Fallot occurs slightly more often in males than in females.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalance
- Tetralogy of Fallot occurs in approximately 30 to 60 per 100,000 births.[1]
- It represents 5-7% of congenital heart defects.
Incidence
- The majority of cases are thought to be sporadic and are not familial.
- The incidence in siblings is 1% to 5%.
Gender
References
References
- ↑ Goldmuntz, Elizabeth (2001). “THE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GENETICS OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE”. Clinics in Perinatology. 28 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1016/S0095-5108(05)70067-1. ISSN 0095-5108.
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