Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy Labrador with severe heart defect causing cough and blue gums
By Fukushima, Ryuji et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2013·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Extreme tetralogy of Fallot in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A four-month-old female Labrador retriever was brought in for coughing, rapid breathing, and trouble exercising. The vet noticed the puppy had a bluish tint to her skin and was not growing properly. Tests showed she had a serious heart condition called extreme tetralogy of Fallot, where blood flow to the lungs is severely blocked. Unfortunately, this condition is very serious and often requires specialized treatment, which may not always be successful.
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Abstract
A four-month-old female Labrador retriever was brought to the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Animal Medical Center for examination of its main symptoms of cough, tachypnea and exercise intolerance. Upon examination, the dog was found to have cyanosis and inadequate growth. Echocardiography revealed tetralogy of Fallot. Cardiac catheterization confirmed that the main pulmonary artery was completely occluded and that blood flowed from the aorta to the pulmonary artery. Accordingly, the animal was diagnosed with extreme tetralogy of Fallot.
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