Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Closing a small dog's heart vessel problem with a new microplug device
By Venco, Luigi et al.·Published in Open Veterinary Journal·2024·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: <b>Low-profile KA microplug set for transarterial occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in a small dog: First experience in interventional cardiology</b>
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighing 6 kg was diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a heart defect that can cause breathing problems and heart issues. To treat this, veterinarians used a new low-profile device called the Micro Plug Set to close the PDA through a less invasive method. This approach was successful, and the dog recovered well after the procedure. This case shows promise for using this technique in small dogs, making heart defect repairs easier and safer.
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Abstract
Background: Cardiologists occlud most patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) defects in dogs using the Amplatz® canine duct occluder (ACDO) via a transarterial approach. However, this approach can be problematic in small dogs due to their small femoral artery diameters. In such cases, cardiologists have opted for lower-profile devices or use coils or vascular plugs deployed using a more challenging transvenous approach. Case Description: The present report describes a 1 year-old, 6 kg male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a small PDA, which was successfully occluded using the Micro Plug Set (KA Medical, Minneapolis, MN, USA) via a transarterial approach Conclusion: This is the first case report in medicine of PDA closure with a KA Micro Plug Set. This approach, which has been describedfor PDA closure in a few dozen premature human infants, could be considered as a minimally invasive PDA closure in small dogs by using a transarterial approach. Furthermore, in pediatric cardiology, the use of the device has been described only via a transvenous approach. The information from this case report could inspire a different and simpler approach in human medicine.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.5455/ovj.2024.v14.i12.45