Tetralogy of fallot

ICD-10 Code Q21.3

Tetralogy of fallot

Definition

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital cardiac malformation that consists of an interventricular communication, also known as a ventricular septal defect, obstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract, override of the ventricular septum by the aortic root, and right ventricular hypertrophy.

Also known as tetralogy of fallot, ventricular septal defect with pulmonary stenosis or atresia, dextraposition of aorta, and hypertrophy of right ventricle — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Heart Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Heart Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Alprostadil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)