Late repair of tetralogy of Fallot is associated with increased aortic stiffness: a retrospective CMR cohort study

Background Several studies report abnormal aortic properties in congenital heart disease patients, possibly worsening risk for aneurysm formation. We sought to describe patient characteristics and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) parameters associated with worsened aortic strain and stiffness in a single center retrospective chart review of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) patients undergoing CMR.