Kardiol Pol
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Total surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot is usually associated with a favourable long-term outcome. However, complications or consequences of the defect such as dilatation of aortic root and aortic regurgitation are present in some patients. ⋯ 1. Minor aortic regurgitation and LV dilatation are present in 20% of adults who underwent repair of tetralogy of Fallot. 2. Aortic regurgitation is present in those who have dilated aortic root. 3. Aortic regurgitation is not associated with palliative surgery performed in the past. 4. Aortic regurgitation is more frequent in the elderly but is not associated with patient's age at surgery or time elapsed since repair.