Pediheart Podcast #86: Staged Versus Primary Repair For Tetralogy of Fallot




Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today show

Summary: This week we explore an important paper from CHOP on the optimal approach to repair for Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Is there a benefit to a staged approach versus primary complete repair? Are there factors that might influence this decision of approach? We speak with Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Laura Mercer Rosa of The University of Pennsylvania about her recent large PHIS database study. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.05.057.