Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog develops lung fluid after balloon treatment for heart valve
By Oricco, S et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2022·Centro Veterinario Imperiese, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute pulmonary edema in a dog with severe pulmonary valve stenosis: A rare complication after balloon valvuloplasty.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old dog with severe pulmonary valve stenosis (a heart condition) developed breathing problems and low oxygen levels after a balloon procedure meant to treat the condition. After the procedure, the dog experienced pulmonary edema, which is fluid in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing. The veterinary team provided intensive care, including oxygen therapy and a medication called furosemide, which helped reduce the fluid buildup. Thankfully, the dog's symptoms improved within a few hours, allowing for a better recovery.
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Abstract
Pulmonic stenosis is a frequent congenital heart disease in dogs, and the treatment of choice is balloon valvuloplasty which is usually safe and successful. The authors describe for the first time a severe complication after balloon valvuloplasty in a five-month-old dog. After effective treatment, with a considerable drop in right ventricular pressures, the dog developed hypoxemia and dyspnea due to pulmonary edema. The dog underwent intensive care and symptoms improved after a few hours of oxygen therapy, continuous positive airway pressure, and furosemide. Although this event is rare, it could have a large impact on patient survival and should be considered in the treatment of severe pulmonary valve stenosis in the future.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34861639/