Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare heart defect causing mixed blood flow in a 5-month-old Cocker
By Sarcinella, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2024·Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Double outlet right atrium in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old Cocker Spaniel was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called double outlet right atrium, where the right atrium connects to both heart ventricles. This abnormality was discovered using specialized imaging tests, including echocardiography and CT scans. The puppy may have shown signs of heart problems, but the specific symptoms were not detailed. Treatment options for this condition can vary, and it's important for pet owners to discuss management strategies with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
Double outlet right atrium is a rare congenital cardiac abnormality that has been previously reported in humans and cats, but not in dogs. A double outlet right atrium is typically characterized by the presence of a leftward deviation of the interatrial septum and atrial septal defect. Therefore, the right atrium drains into both ventricles. The unique features consistent with double outlet right atrium were identified by transthoracic echocardiography and computed tomography in a puppy. This case report describes the clinical, echocardiographic, and tomographic findings of a five-month-old Cocker Spaniel diagnosed with this rare congenital abnormality.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38851121/