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Is It Safe, For A Person With Tetralogy Of Fallot And Pulmonary Atresia, To Get A Tattoo?

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Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015
Question: is it safe for a person with tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary atresia to get a tattoo?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It's not safe, my advice is to avoid getting a tattoo.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

It's not safe, for a person with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia, to get a tattoo. This will expose you to a great risk for infective endocarditis and heart failure.

My advice is to avoid getting a tattoo.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Is It Safe, For A Person With Tetralogy Of Fallot And Pulmonary Atresia, To Get A Tattoo?

Brief Answer: It's not safe, my advice is to avoid getting a tattoo. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX! I read your query and understood your concerns. It's not safe, for a person with tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia, to get a tattoo. This will expose you to a great risk for infective endocarditis and heart failure. My advice is to avoid getting a tattoo. Hope this was of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu