Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Coil treatment for aorticopulmonary fistula in a Basset Hound
By Leach, Stacey B et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2010·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Coil embolization of an aorticopulmonary fistula in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Basset Hound was brought in for congestive heart failure and an irregular heartbeat. Tests showed he had a condition called an aorticopulmonary fistula, which was causing abnormal blood flow. The vet performed a procedure to block the fistula, which initially helped reduce the blood flow. Unfortunately, despite treatment for his heart failure, the dog was euthanized six months later due to the severity of his condition.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old, castrated male Basset Hound was evaluated for congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Echocardiography and angiography demonstrated a left-to-right shunting aorticopulmonary fistula. Coil embolization of the fistula was initially successful in reducing the volume of blood flow through the vascular network. The dog was medically managed for congestive heart failure until it was euthanized 6 months after initial presentation. The physiology and treatment of centrally located arteriovenous fistulae are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21044874/