Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Duck with congenital mitral and aortic stenosis causing heart failure
By Mitchell, Elizabeth B et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2008·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital mitral stenosis, subvalvular aortic stenosis, and congestive heart failure in a duck.
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Plain-English summary
A 2.6-year-old duck was brought in for breathing problems and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure caused by congenital heart defects. Despite treatment, the duck did not improve and was ultimately euthanized. The condition was confirmed during a post-mortem examination.
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Abstract
A 2.6-year-old duck was evaluated for respiratory difficulty. On the basis of physical, radiographic and echocardiographic findings, a diagnosis of congestive heart failure secondary to congenital mitral stenosis and subvalvular aortic stenosis was made. The duck did not respond well to medical therapy and was euthanized. The diagnosis was confirmed at necropsy.
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