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In tetraology of fallot, what does it do to baby?
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Poor Oxygenation: Tetralogy of fallot is a heart defect that babies can be born with. It can cause them to be somewhat blue(not oxygenating the blood ). They may also have blue spells which can be helped by squatting and calming child. Ultimately it is repaired surgically.
Answered 5/23/2012
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