A teenager with tetralogy of fallot becomes a soccer player.

PATIENT

Male, 0 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms: -

MEDICATION

• Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Cardiology.

OBJECTIVE

Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment.

BACKGROUND

Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is the most common form of cyanotic congenital defect. Adult subjects with results of repair of tetralogy of Fallot may present post-surgical consequences that limit their physical capacity and thus their ability to compete in sports. Conversely, adults with excellent repair of congenital heart disease may have a chance to participate in competitive sports.

CASE REPORT

This case report illustrates the clinical course of a teenager with an outcome of surgical repair for TOF and demonstrates the boy's excellent physical capacity that ensures his ability to play soccer.

CONCLUSIONS

This case report raises the question of the possible revision of the criteria of the Italian COCIS protocol in terms of corrected congenital heart disease.