Preparing questions in advance can help patients (or parents) have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients or parents may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about tetralogy of Fallot:

1. Why do you think my child has tetralogy of Fallot?
   
   
2. How is tetralogy of Fallot diagnosed?
   
   
3. What heart defects does it involve, and how do these defects affect the body?
   
   
4. What are the treatment options, and which do you recommend?
   
   
5. How soon should surgery be performed?
   
   
6. Should palliative surgery be performed before corrective surgery to bring relief?
   
   
7. How can episodes of blue skin and other symptoms be relieved or prevented?
   
   
8. What precautions, restrictions and medical follow-up will be needed?
   
   
9. Will my baby be tested for any chromosome abnormalities.
   
   
10. Does tetralogy of Fallot run in families?  How soon may a fetus be checked for it with subsequent pregnancies?