Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat diagnosed with giant right atrial aneurysm and vein abnormality
By Block, C L & Tong, N M·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2023·Apex Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Giant right atrial aneurysm associated with persistent left cranial vena cava in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old female spayed Scottish Fold cat was taken to the vet after an X-ray showed an enlarged heart. Further tests suggested she might have a giant aneurysm (a bulging area) in the right atrium of her heart. Additional imaging confirmed this condition, along with a persistent left cranial vena cava, which is an unusual blood vessel arrangement. While the abstract does not mention treatment or outcomes, it's important for pet owners to discuss potential management options with their veterinarian if their cat has similar symptoms.
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Abstract
A 10-month-old female spayed Scottish Fold was referred to cardiology for incidental radiographic cardiomegaly. Echocardiography was suspicious for a right atrial or right auricular aneurysm. The differential diagnosis also included peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia, mass lesion (cyst, granuloma, or neoplasia), or cardiac malformation. A giant right atrial aneurysm associated with a persistent left cranial vena cava was subsequently confirmed with computed tomography.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37633187/