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Patient-Specific Modeling of Tetralogy of Fallot

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Abstract

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is one of the more complicated types of congenital heart defects. TOF a ects 3-5% of all infants born with congenital heart defects and is a leading cause of cyanosis, which occurs when insu cient amount of oxygen are transported to the rest of body. Four major defects contribute to cyanosis in patients with TOF.