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Tetralogy of Fallot: diagnostic investigation findings

THE CONTEXT
Echocardiography establishes the diagnosis, while the electrocardiogram and chest X-ray show characteristic associated findings.

Findings by investigation

FeatureDetails
Echocardiography
This is diagnostic and demonstrates that the aorta is not continuous with the anterior ventricular septum.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Right ventricular hypertrophy is present.
Chest X-ray
An abnormally small pulmonary artery and a boot-shaped heart are seen.
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