Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hematuria and a complex congenital heart defect in a newborn foal.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Spiro, Illana
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 16-hour-old foal was brought in because it was passing blood in its urine. During the examination, the veterinarian found a heart murmur and a noticeable vibration in the chest area. Tests and an ultrasound revealed that the foal had a serious heart defect present from birth. Unfortunately, the condition was confirmed after the foal passed away.
Abstract
A 16-hour-old foal was referred for evaluation of hematuria. A pansystolic heart murmur and left thoracic thrill were detected; laboratory diagnostics and ultrasonography identified a complex congenital heart defect. The diagnosis was confirmed at postmortem.
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