Which congenital heart defect is characterized by the 'Tetralogy of Fallot'?
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Correct answer: VSD, Overriding aorta, Pulmonary stenosis, RV hypertrophy
Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. The four features result from the anterosuperior displacement of the infundibular septum.
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