Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat diagnosed with rare double-chambered left ventricle heart defect
By Smith, Paul J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2014·East Anglia Cardiology Ltd, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Double-chambered left ventricle in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was found to have a rare heart condition called double-chambered left ventricle, where the left side of the heart is divided into two chambers due to an abnormal band of muscle. Surprisingly, this cat showed no symptoms and was otherwise healthy. The condition is congenital, meaning it was present from birth. Since the cat was asymptomatic, no treatment was necessary at that time, but regular check-ups are important to monitor any changes in heart function.
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Abstract
Double-chambered left ventricle is a rare congenital disorder in which the left ventricular cavity is subdivided into two cavities by an anomalous septum or muscle band. We describe a case of double-chambered left ventricle, most likely caused by the presence of excessive left ventricular bands, in an asymptomatic cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24816328/