Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with atrial septal aneurysm and heart disease
By Nicolle, A P et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2005·National Veterinary School of Alfort, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Echocardiographic and Doppler diagnosis: first case of atrial septal aneurysm in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female cat was brought in because she had fluid buildup in her chest and abdomen, which can cause breathing difficulties and discomfort. An ultrasound of her heart revealed a serious heart condition called restrictive cardiomyopathy, along with an atrial septal aneurysm, which is a rare heart defect. Unfortunately, the cat's condition was severe, and a necropsy confirmed the findings after she passed away. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of heart issues in cats, especially when they show symptoms like fluid accumulation.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old female cat developed pleural and abdominal effusion. Cardiac ultrasound and 2D color tissue Doppler imaging revealed restrictive cardiomyopathy with severe biatrial dilatation and hypertension. This cardiomyopathy was associated with atrial septal aneurysm and a patent foramen ovale. The atrial septal aneurysm involved the entire atrial septum. Necropsy and histological examination confirmed all these findings. ASA is a rare malformation and, as in this cat, it generally occurs concomitantly with congenital or acquired heart disease and may be explained by greater pressure in one atrium, leading to controlateral protrusion of the atrial septum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16050281/