Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young dog living 19 months with complete heart valve defect
By Saponaro, Vittorio et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2010·Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Complete atrioventricular canal in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog was diagnosed with a complete atrioventricular canal, a heart defect that affects how blood flows through the heart. Despite this serious condition, the dog has not needed surgery and has been stable for 19 months since the diagnosis. The dog is still able to lead a relatively normal life, showing no significant symptoms that would indicate worsening health.
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Abstract
This report details a case of complete, type A atrioventricular (AV) canal, also called complete endocardial cushion defect, in a young dog. Complete AV canal is classified as three types: A, B or C depending on the degree of linkage between common AV valve and ventricular chambers. Despite the defect this dog, which did not undergo surgical treatment, remains in ISACHC class Ib 19 months after the initial diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20615778/