Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe heart valve defects found in 8-week-old Rottweiler puppy
By Fernández del Palacio, M J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1998·Departamento de Patologí, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical and pathological findings of severe subvalvular aortic stenosis and mitral dysplasia in a rottweiler puppy.
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Plain-English summary
An eight-week-old Rottweiler puppy was found to have severe subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), a heart condition that can cause serious problems, even though he showed no symptoms. The diagnosis revealed a significant obstruction in the heart's left ventricle, which is unusual for such a young puppy. This case highlights that even healthy-looking puppies can have serious heart issues that may not be immediately apparent. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide information on treatment or outcome.
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Abstract
Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) and mitral dysplasia were diagnosed in an asymptomatic eight-week-old rottweiler. Clinical and pathological findings were compatible with a fixed and dynamic obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract. Gross and microscopic pathological findings were consistent with the most severe form of SAS, described previously in Newfoundland dogs over six months of age. These observations demonstrate that very young asymptomatic puppies may suffer a severe complex form of SAS.
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