Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Contrast MRI shows heart vessel problem in a dog
By Louvet, A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2010·Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography of patent ductus arteriosus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A mature dog with suspected patent ductus arteriosus (a heart condition where a blood vessel fails to close after birth) underwent a special imaging test called contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography. This technique provided clear, three-dimensional images of the blood vessel, making it easier for the veterinarian to assess its size and condition. The imaging is quick and less invasive, which can be helpful if the dog needs a non-surgical procedure to close the ductus. This method shows promise for better diagnosis and treatment planning for dogs with this heart issue.
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Abstract
Gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography is a relatively new technique in the veterinary field. A mature dog with suspected patent ductus arteriosus underwent contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography at 1.0 T with a three-dimensional fast low-angle shot (FLASH) gradient-echo technique. Qualitatively, three-dimensional images of the ductus were particularly clear with surface reconstructions, and ductus diameters were easy to assess in native images. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography is a fast, relatively non-invasive procedure that could be particularly useful when non-surgical interventional procedures are anticipated for ductus occlusion.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20670257/