Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonic valve narrowing and artery issue in 9-month Brittany spaniel
By Estey, Chelsie·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of valvular pulmonic stenosis and an aberrant coronary artery in a Brittany spaniel.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old Brittany spaniel was diagnosed with a heart problem called valvular pulmonic stenosis, which affects blood flow from the heart to the lungs. During an echocardiogram, vets also discovered an unusual coronary artery that was causing additional narrowing. This condition was first noted when the puppy was just 4 months old, but the second issue was only identified later. The treatment plan would typically involve monitoring and possibly surgical intervention, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the dog's overall health.
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Abstract
Valvular pulmonic stenosis and aberrancy of the right coronary artery with subsequent subvalvular stenosis was found on echocardiographic evaluation of a 9-month-old Brittany spaniel. Previous echocardiography at 4 mo of age revealed the pulmonic stenosis; however, the aberrant coronary artery only became apparent during the second evaluation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22043079/