Patient:
Male, 0 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms: -
Medication:
- Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Cardiology.
Objective:
Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment.
Background:
Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is the most common form of cyanotic congenital defect. Adult subjects with results of repair of tetralogy of Fallot may present post-surgical consequences that limit their physical capacity and thus their ability to compete in sports. Conversely, adults with excellent repair of congenital heart disease may have a chance to participate in competitive sports.
Case report:
This case report illustrates the clinical course of a teenager with an outcome of surgical repair for TOF and demonstrates the boy's excellent physical capacity that ensures his ability to play soccer.
Conclusions:
This case report raises the question of the possible revision of the criteria of the Italian COCIS protocol in terms of corrected congenital heart disease.