An infant was born at Community Hospital by vaginal delivery and was a premature baby with Tetralogy of Fallot congenital heart defect and described as newborn light for gestational age. The infant was transferred to Children’s Hospital for evaluation of the congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot. What is likely the principal diagnosis for the infant at Children’s Hospital?


A. Newborn delivered by vaginal delivery in hospital

B. Premature infant

C. Tetralogy of Fallot

D. Newborn light for gestational age.

Respuesta :

Answer: ToF

Explanation: ToF is a heart condition that can cause a super-tachycardia arrhythmia (upwards to 170 in some cases) when having episodes. This paired with pre mature birth is fatal.

Answer:

Tetralogy of Fallot

Explanation:

Vaginal delivery is not the concern hear so optionA can't be noted

Premature infant is also normal

But Tetralogy of Fallot is not .

  • It's denoted as ToF

Option C