Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart murmur and atrial septal defect in 4-month-old dog
By Glardon, O J & Amberger, C N·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·1998·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [A case of interatrial communication in a dog].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female German Shepherd was brought in because a veterinarian found a heart murmur during a check-up. Tests showed that her right ventricle was enlarged and there was increased blood flow to her lungs. An ultrasound of her heart revealed a hole between the heart's upper chambers, which was causing abnormal blood flow. This condition, known as an atrial septal defect, is a rare heart problem in dogs. The dog will need further evaluation and possibly treatment to manage this issue.
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Abstract
A 4 month old female German Shepherd was presented for the work-up of a heart murmur that has been detected by the referring veterinarian. Clinical examination and thoracic radiography showed an enlargement of the right ventricle, and an increased pulmonary perfusion. Echocardiography showed an interatrial communication (atrial septum defect), and colour Doppler allowed the confirmation of a left to right shunt. The article discusses the diagnostic possibilities of this rare congenital cardiac malformation in the dog.
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