Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Animation Explains Heart Defect and Repair

[@luademel04]

I suffered from tetrology of Fallot and went through surgery in 1971 at the age of 7!!! Today I am 56 years old and I am still so thankful for Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto! I got cured!!!

[@vaishnavigunjal6490]

hello there sir! would you pls let me know if you have gone through pulmonary valve replacement in your later yrs?

[@SumitPatilharshu]

Yes please let us know if you have gone through the pulmonary valve replacement surgery

[@sonialilly5688]

@@vaishnavigunjal6490 I was born with the exact same & yes I am waiting now on a valve replacement due to moderate pulmonary valve regurgitation!!

[@vaishnavigunjal2276]

@@sonialilly5688 may i pls know your age

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

​@@vaishnavigunjal2276 are u a tof patient and u also have pvr ...my brother is a tof patient

[@jesusolivo3393]

I have this. I've had many surgeries. Wasn't supposed to make it past 5. I turn 20 in May!

[@movingforward5828]

How many surgery have you had?? Starting at what age?? Please give me details,,as I am worried sick about my unborn baby girl who has it.

[@ruthie1562]

I have had 3!!!

[@IAMCHIDERA]

Jesus Olivo that’s amazing! So happy for you. Wish you the best☺️

[@jesusolivo3393]

@@movingforward5828 I just saw this. I'm so sorry. I've had about 3. First one was at 2 months and another at 1 year. How did it go? Is your baby okay?

[@oliviabunbury7025]

Yessss!!!! That is amazingg

[@josephokello8304]

Had no idea what was happening during the lecture. This just saved me a lot of stress , thanks.

[@NationwideChildrens]

Glad to help!

[@Mueledzi_Felicity]

Joseph Okello TUKS gang😅

[@ShehlaSheryar]

Same too you 😢

[@mitchkim6763]

This is the greatest explanation of Tetralogy of Fallot that I've ever had. Excellent video.

[@harukosaver809]

I totally agree, very clear explanation and animation.

[@ellepanda6551]

I have this. When I was 18 months they gave me a stent. Then at 7 years old they gave me an artificial/Pig skin lined Conduit. Like the patch but it helps the pulmonary valve open correctly. I'm 21 and still going strong. 😊

[@aifoSFilms]

Elle Panda wish you a healthy life! My daughter it done at 11 months old. She’s now 8 years old.

[@TetrologyGamingBattlefield]

Basically the same as you, just i think ive had 4 surgeries.

[@nikhiltandale2079]

@@TetrologyGamingBattlefield hi my son also has TOF and absent pulmonary vavle he's 6 years old no but still we have not done surgery because he's playing well he's going to school but only is the thing that he is not gaining weight he's 6 year and half years old now what's your age

[@TetrologyGamingBattlefield]

@@nikhiltandale2079 I am 20.

[@nikhiltandale2079]

@@TetrologyGamingBattlefield bro what I must do now. to do surgery or wait for some years.

[@kennethgrutter9406]

I had this. The dr's waited until I was 10 to do it in 1970. I just turned 60 this May. Worked a very strenuous job for 40 years. I have been healthy. Had it done at Johns Hopkins, by Dr. Haller. So grateful to everyone involved.

[@gaga3740]

I’m so happy I found this video, saved me a lot of stress. I keep thinking I have it just because I have shortness of breathe and sometimes weird heartbeats. I have anxiety, so that’s why. I have to hear that people have survived from this for me to not stres lol thanks

[@druidactual]

Hey Kenneth that was great to read! I'm 25 & had my only surgery at 2 months old. I've lived a normal, unrestricted life :) many more healthy years to you!

[@kennethgrutter9406]

@@druidactual Thank you. I'm very happy for you! May God bless you, and keep you. I hope the same for you!

[@nikhiltandale2079]

Kenneth Grutter Great

[@teamdivinepower]

Kindly reply, which types of valve you replaced..please suggest

[@Alessandro92772]

I feel so happy when I see all this children enjoying of good health and living a normal life. It's a gift from God that there are doctors, nurses, technology and hospitals to perform this type of Heart surgery 🙏. My dear cousin passed away in the 80's in Havana, Cuba; she was 15 years old at that time, she died after her party of 15 years(quinceañera),she passed a couple of days after the catheterization, at that time TOF was tough to repair in an underdeveloped country as Cuba in the 80's despite having very good doctors but without technology it was impossible. RIP Sonia🙏 ❤

[@alexglt2025]

My son has a TOF , He underwent the first temporary surgery (Shunt) at the age of 1 month , and now we're waiting for the second one for a total recovery . You've made such a good work with this video clear and visual explanations .. Thank you !

[@ariramkilowan8051]

I had this procedure when I was two years old, it went undiagnosed for a while before someone actually figured it out. I'm 33 at the moment and have lead a pretty normal life. Still no issues. All the best to you and your son.

[@alexglt2025]

​@@ariramkilowan8051 Thank you , My son underwent his second surgery and it was a real success .

[@ryskulnurbolatkyzymurzakhm3148]

@@alexglt2025bless you! My son has TOF. He is 3 months old. We are waiting for a radical operation. I’m worry

[@harukosaver809]

How's the recovery?

[@mortuza205golam6]

​@@ryskulnurbolatkyzymurzakhm3148 Pls update

[@iamfreefielover9743]

This video covered the whole topic very well .

[@Jennanby]

I had complete repair surgery at just three months old in 2001 and it went so well I would probably never had noticed something was once wrong if not for the scar on my chest.

[@chloerobinson9586]

i have this condition. they said i wouldn't make it pass 5! my parents were sad! but now, i just turned 14. i came along way. i made it! sometimes, its hard for me. i have to keep stopping every 5 seconds of the day. but my dad tells me to take my time. and yes i got surgery at this hospital. they saved my life!!! thank you @NationwideChildrens

[@teenaraju6160]

Was quite doubtful about this. You helped me a ton with this video which is a perfect mix of detailed explanation and straightforward animation. Great work!

[@kashifazizsiddiqui9543]

after so many years now i understand the meaning of overriding of aorta

[@sarahpurple6547]

They told me to memorize without understanding, thanks a lot for giving clear concept ❤ through amazing animation

[@BladeCrew]

I had Tetralogy of fallot since birth and got a mechanical stent for my heart. I had 2 bypasses and 3 heart operations. My heart is great but cant play any physical sport such as rugby,football,ect. The experiance was insanely good and bad. There was times i felt death but also life. It was something out of this world.

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

Your age

[@BladeCrew]

@@nandanibharti-sw1cb I am turning 24 this year.

[@ario-5925]

I had surgery at 6 months. 29 now no problems and going strong!

[@yashashreesawant3590]

Hey is your weight increase after surgery

[@yashashreesawant3590]

Bcoz my baby has stent total correction is remainung and not gain weight properly

[@ario-5925]

@@yashashreesawant3590 No im fine, i had a full repair when i was 6 months old, thankfully no problems since then. Might be a diff problem with your baby? Follow the doctors instructions they know best.

[@LuminosityLi]

I had surgery at 6 months too! Im 15 next month😁

[@Felix-wp9fb]

I had a surgery at 6. Now i'm 40 :-D I was a small kid, now i'm quite a big boy (90kg)...

[@BlaackAnchor]

Great animation and explanation of the disease process. Good job!

[@NationwideChildrens]

Thanks for your nice words! Glad we could help!

[@patrickfromcanada7996]

Had my first surgery when I was 2..I had a second surgery at sick children in Toronto. Finally had my pulmonary valve replaced about 6 years ago. Sick Childrens was fantastic and having no issue up to now at age 52.

[@teamdivinepower]

Please reply which types of valve you replaced.. Please suggest

[@patrickfromcanada7996]

@@teamdivinepower I had my pulmonary valve replaced with a pig valve. Sure the metal valves last longer, but one has to then take blood thinners.

[@bellas_adventure_s]

I cannot believe little babies have to go through this so soon after birth.. little rockstars. I hope anyone going through this is doing okay

[@kunlun7678]

I’m a student in medical school, and going to operate on people. really scared but I enjoy knowing I can help people

[@kaynaatfatima6670]

I have this. Was repaired at 8 months old 22 and still healthy

[@sarfrazakram4809]

Are you from Pakistan?

[@mottabbirhossainbappi2956]

Can you explain how?

[@ryhjwl]

thanks for telling how the disease work, because I was operated at the heart when I was about two.

[@NationwideChildrens]

Hope you are well now! Thanks for watching!

[@benjaminsladen9551]

I also have ToF and I’m glad that this video gave me a good understanding of what it is.

[@buttercup-hmo22]

Omg we are the same age. I was also born with Tetralogy of Fallot. My doctor said I will only live until I am 2 but here I'm turning 14 this June. 😁

[@ab_xcqi5708]

@@buttercup-hmo22 ME TOO!!! I AM ALREADY 14 THOUGH :D

[@buttercup-hmo22]

@@ab_xcqi5708 Same, I just turned 14 last Tuesday. :3

[@ab_xcqi5708]

@@buttercup-hmo22 ohhh, happy late birthday!

[@buttercup-hmo22]

@@ab_xcqi5708 Thank you 😊

[@krisstanden6649]

I had mine done at sick kids in Toronto UHN hospital when I was a baby an then agina when I was 38 years out I'm now 42 years old an still living life to the fullest

[@gurjotsingh4673]

Awesome animation, so easy to understand !

[@yankurijetheophile2101]

the video was too helful, and understable. you did a good job, thank you

[@KennaMontes]

I had TOF at 6 months then again when I was a little bit older. I am 28 years old! I’ve had no issues with my heart since I was a young child.

[@haninehassan9490]

Super helpful! Thank you for the animation.

[@NationwideChildrens]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad to help!

[@rejanebelanger8953]

Would have been nice to have vidéo like this when I was studying nursing!

[@filmOne-7]

We had this lecture yesterday at School of Nursing. Thanks Admin

[@majidhameed3208]

Thank you so much.....very informative video and supporting comments

[@dansoemmanuel7167]

Thanks to Dr. Alfred Blalock🫡 for inventing this type of surgery in 1944.

[@sorinionescu4658]

I have this. I get surgery when I was 3 in 1985. Now I’m 40 and everything is fine. I make the surgery in Romania. Dr Pop De Popa Ioan.

[@NationwideChildrens]

A 40-year success story! Wow! We've come a long way treating TOF! Nice to hear from you, Sorin.

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

Hi I also this patient

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

I m 42 years and 4 mounth age

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

@@NationwideChildrens reply some

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

Polycythemia since 13 years I m very weak

[@erikmartinez2201]

amazing video, very informative and thorough explanations!

[@catchingfire4894]

I had TOF as a child and it was repaired when I was 4 in 1975/6. I was fine for many years, but have since been diagnosed with PR. I am now awaiting a PVR which should, hopefully, take place in January 2024.

[@adss2678]

Hi how are you. Pls reply me.i'm from sri lanka.may daughter have tof.

[@mitsukisasuke8078]

Very nice explaination I have exam today and Ur video make me easier to understand ... thank you so much for this wonderful video. Hoping for the best.

[@jennajohn9702]

It's a helpful video. It help to understand the disease condition

[@unknownorigin2000]

Nice way of approach to fallots tetralogy.

[@dr.ashishmeshram3653]

Very nicely explained

[@NationwideChildrens]

Thank you for watching!

[@alisha129]

I also have had many surgeries on my heart and I turn 20 in January

[@Sarah-fy2vf]

Thank you for this animation 💙

[@Mns256]

Thank u so much💖💖💖💖. Great animation!!!

[@reeninuratieqah5925]

Very well explained!! Thank u

[@NationwideChildrens]

Thanks, Reeni!

[@HafizahHoshni]

Awesomely informative and perfectly explained! Thank you so much! 😊😊 30/4/2019

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

Hafiza Hoshni have u further knowledge about T O F I m patient this diesses I m 42 years old

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

Can u help me

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

In witch country do u live

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

Polycythemia since 13 years

[@mohsinalivayani7363]

OK thanx for reply

[@Solangé-u9q]

My son had it, total correction was done at 6 months, but he may need another surgery at age 12-18 to correct the pulmonary valve regurgitation. We did his at Manipal hospital, India. But overall, he is a great fighter.

[@abrarawchale1163]

What do you mean fighter? And I am coming to Banglore, india for my 4 month baby! Wish I could get more info

[@suhanapkrl7477]

Thank you so much for the video with great explanation !

[@binisport823]

EXPLAINED IT MORE THAN CLEAR, THANK YOU!

[@ShehlaSheryar]

Yes you are right

[@TekiTeacher210]

had my repair at age 6 and am 50 now. Probably looking at valve replacement since I have a hard time getting deep breaths when laying in bed. Goes away after a minute or so.

[@nikhiltandale2079]

Hiii Mauro

[@ShehlaSheryar]

Amazing explanation wow ❤❤

[@victorrosangzuala6499]

very nice and easy to understand.. Thank you

[@snehabangari1234]

Upload more videos, it is very helpful and very clear explanation was done in your videos

[@alicia-if9yn]

i have this, this is such a good explanation! thank you for this

[@AsmaKhan-lf4me]

It is very helpful information

[@etharmohamed6878]

Thank you

[@paviram1038]

At last understood the conotrunkal septum and tof relation..thank yooou

[@julianezhen4460]

Thank you 🙏

[@al-lb2kd]

This video makes me easier to understand. Thanks a lot! ♡♡♡♡

[@orchardoforanges712]

But the patch results to the right ventricle to be smaller and the aorta will be right above the patch

[@nunchukgrl2]

beautiful animation. Thank you!

[@tahninmashruba9300]

I vouldnt understand the topic by reading book.. But i found this amazing video which explained beyond good

[@alexisdoston8373]

Love the video explained very well!

[@traveller.ash1]

thank you for perfect explations.. my nephew suffering from tof and his operation done by tommorow

[@rushika1949]

Operation done? My daughter also has tof

[@kerreiseantoine9777]

Where is he getting the operation done?

[@areebamuzaffar6515]

Brilliant 🙌 video thank you so much 🙂

[@gurkamalbal4113]

beautifully explained ❤️🙌🏼 thank u

[@jigarsolanki2499]

Thanks

[@SwarnanjaliPradhan]

This was explained so well 😍 thank you 🙃🙂

[@shahanaahmed1768]

My Son Had Open Heart Surgery At 1 Week Old And He Had A Cather Done Last Year

[@sarfrazakram4809]

Shahana can you please contact me on [e-mail] through emai or hang out. i have to ask some question about this, cause i have child and having this problem too, i hope u didn't mind it

[@AmitKumar-lq7hp]

Nice video

[@DavidHernandez-xk1cq]

the link of 3D heart animation, presents an error, does anyone know where I can get it? I would like to include it in a presentation🥺

[@nooruzzama628]

Sir Treatment of right ventricular hypertrophy and Overriding aorta hasn't explained in this vedio

[@monafaragmorgan7480]

very useful and qualified video

[@NationwideChildrens]

Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@gokhanbug]

Doctor said My unborn child may have this .Could Parenatology Doctor misinterpret what did they see on detail ultrasound .(25 week pregnanacy).

[@mohanm8530]

Tnq it's very clear

[@sittantao6794]

My child also has TOF with absent pulmonary valve but shes not a blue baby. What do you think is the reason shes isnt blue??

[@hritvikjain__3594]

One hell of a video. enjoyed it . perfect :)

[@esther1765]

Question: That first patch that creates an opening between the pulmonary artery and aorta --> is it just making an artificial PDA?

[@dushimirimanajeandedieu3743]

How can you do as a supportive treatment for baby with TOF

[@nyng-6503]

Does TOF can develop pulmonary arterial hypertension?

[@harukosaver809]

My son has tof, and he is now turning 10 in jan. 17. Can he still have heart surgery?

[@見習い桃太郎]

わかりやすい

[@emcdvz5648]

i have this and it's sad that i didn't grow up like a normal kid. i was 9 yrs old when i completely understand that there's something wrong in my body, so young and naive to take a pain and pressure. this is my life time struggle im 22yrs old now and still hoping that my family can afford it. wish i can leave a normal life for at least 1 day

[@mishra.647]

Life is unfair sometimes ❤️

[@TM-cm1bh]

Yes. Life is so unfair. I'm envy to those people who can do jog or run without problems. Because I can't do that. Even walk faster I turned to blueish and so hard to breathe. 😢

[@amitbirkhaniya1923]

Love you brother

[@mommymachan]

My 9 months old daughter was born with TOF and AVSD.. she cannot sit on her own.. hopefully her surgery will be success

[@mamathac-rt5sx]

​@@mommymachanhow is baby

[@fahadhussain3007]

I wish to be a cardiac surgeon and invent a least invasive surgery for TOF...

[@michellehernandez7886]

My son have tetralogy of fallot also he undergo open heart surgery last 2016 in Korea via Korean foundation and now he is 4 yrs old now his ok but sometimes his lips became violet again especially when he gets tired. I hope he will pass again his another surgery soon. We are in the Philippine right now

[@judeayuste3574]

Hello my son also have this tof, how can I reach the korean foundation? Do they help child who is tof patient please response.

[@TM-cm1bh]

Is this by the help of sir Hari Yang? Or Chul Soo Yang?

[@Ozil0910]

Excellent illustration. I was confused what an overridden aorta was. Hahaha

[@mottabbirhossainbappi2956]

I have this. but still not operation on my body 😔. I'm 24 now. But still not good operation in my country for this case. And I'm more sick day by day

[@aycicektarlas7497]

How are you now? How's your heart doing? Is everything ok? 🙏🏻

[@helen3841]

Good one...

[@khoansopheaktra5512]

Gold content

[@jazzlindanielle7238]

Great video! So clear and understandable. Thank you!

[@daniprabhas]

Is this surgery a risky one for adult 30s age women...please suggest guys my aunt needs it but found it to be life risk.. and i am from India

[@tocagalaxylivvy9802]

I have this I had a surgery at the age of 5 months and I’m 10 in may

[@prashanth1295]

My mother has VSD 10mm problem her age is 36, is this risky for surgery! Please reply

[@younomehomie]

I had tof surgery when i was 8 months old im 25 yrs old and im having problem with pulmonary valve right now Hopefully i can get help soon

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

How are you doing

[@younomehomie]

@@nandanibharti-sw1cb i just had my 2nd ohs

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

Ohh ..is the valve replaced or repaired

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

Even my brother have tof and 2 year back his second operation he had ...now little bit arythmia he is having

[@nandanibharti-sw1cb]

R u also experiencing arythmia

[@cheekydevil69ER]

my daughter just got heart defect at 4 years old. i am wondering what will happen next and how will they help her?

[@باسلفقيها]

Epic

[@ChadtuvaQueen]

I heart this!

[@daisyroque800]

my son has vsd asd and need surgery but we cannot afford it. i just pray that God will heal him

[@dr.muryem6521]

good

[@shauryasingh2228]

Pray for my baby next month he has tetralogy surgery 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ab_xcqi5708]

I will send all prayers to you and your baby! 😊❤ I also have ToF and I am still here, I hope your baby will live a full, healthy life!❤😊

[@shauryasingh2228]

@@ab_xcqi5708 thanks 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@samuelguerrero8165]

I will pray for you 🙏🙏 im currently 15 and still going strong thanks to these amazing doctors that saved me and I know they will do the same for your baby

[@shauryasingh2228]

@@samuelguerrero8165 Buddy special thanks to you?🙏🙏

[@rowenahonorio-ml2ni]

my baby have this kind of sick tof shes 2months old and im from philippine im still cry for my baby situation😭😭😭

[@alqurandailyverse]

My nephew's first surgery done at 2 month and now he is 16 tof suggested he is in critical condition bleed isn't stopping from last 14 days kindly allow me some your contact details where I share recent stuff