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Will sleep apnea affect baby with tetralogy of fallot?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Probably so: Anything that will lower blood oxygen (like sleep apnea) can be harmful to unrepaired tetralogy of fallot patients.

Dr Shaffer and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2014

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