Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aortic valve infection from heart defect in a Boxer dog
By Quintavalla, C et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Department of Animal Health, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Aortic endocarditis associated with a perforated septal membranous aneurysm in a boxer dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Boxer was diagnosed with a serious heart condition called aortic endocarditis, which was linked to a defect in his heart's septum (the wall between the heart chambers). This condition can occur when there are structural issues in the heart, like a perforated aneurysm. The dog showed signs of heart problems, but specific symptoms were not detailed. Treatment options for such cases typically involve managing the infection and addressing the underlying heart defect. Unfortunately, the outcome for this dog is not provided, but early intervention is crucial for similar cases.
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Abstract
Perimembranous ventricular septal defect is a common congenital heart disease in the dog. It can partially or completely close with age by development of a membranous ventricular septal aneurysm. Aortic endocarditis is a reported complication of ventricular septal defect and membranous ventricular septal aneurysm in human beings. This report describes a case of aortic endocarditis associated with a membranous ventricular septal aneurysm perforated by a small ventricular septal defect in a boxer dog.
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