Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden death in a 3-year-old dog from artery rupture
By Arimura, T et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·1998·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fatal rupture of the brachiocephalic artery in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old dog suddenly died due to a rupture of the brachiocephalic artery, which is a major blood vessel. This type of injury can happen without warning and is often fatal. Unfortunately, there were no treatments that could save the dog once the rupture occurred. It's important for pet owners to be aware of sudden changes in their pet's health and seek immediate veterinary care if something seems wrong.
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Abstract
A case of arterial rupture that caused sudden death in a 3-year-old dog is presented. Rupture of the brachiocephalic artery was located just distal to the origin of the left common carotid artery. Histological examination of the vessel wall revealed necrosis of the media.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9573511/