Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Measuring patent ductus arteriosus size in a dog using alternative
By Sanders, R A & Olivier, N B·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2016·Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Alternative methods for the measurement of the minimal ductal diameter of a patent ductus arteriosus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2.5-year-old spayed female German Shepherd was brought in for evaluation of a suspected heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which can cause abnormal blood flow. An ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, and the owners chose a minimally invasive procedure to close the PDA. Although the standard method for measuring the duct was not successful, alternative techniques using special catheters were tried. The closure was successfully completed without any complications, but further studies are needed to confirm the best methods for measuring this condition.
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Abstract
A two and half-year-old, 24 kg, spayed female German Shepherd was presented for evaluation of a suspected patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Transthoracic echocardiographic examination confirmed a left to right shunting PDA. Closure of the PDA was recommended, and the owners elected to have minimally invasive transcatheter closure of the PDA performed. Standard ductal angiography failed to provide adequate measurements of the minimal ductal diameter (MDD). Alternative methods of measuring the MDD using an angiography catheter and a balloon catheter were performed. The PDA was occluded using an AmplatzCanine Ductal Occluder without complication. Further evaluation of these techniques is needed to determine the accuracy, overall clinical efficacy, and safety of using alternative methods for the measurement of the MDD of a PDA.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27665538/