Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart defect causing fluid buildup and blood flow issues in adult dog
By Ohad, Dan G et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2007·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Incomplete atrioventricular canal complicated by cardiac tamponade and bidirectional shunting in an adult dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old dog was brought in with serious heart problems, including a condition called an incomplete atrioventricular canal, which caused abnormal blood flow and fluid buildup around the heart (cardiac tamponade). Despite attempts to treat the dog with medication, it did not improve and was ultimately euthanized. A thorough examination after death confirmed the heart defect. Unfortunately, this case highlights the severity of certain congenital heart issues in dogs and the challenges in treating them effectively.
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Abstract
An incomplete atrioventricular (AV) canal with bidirectional shunting and cardiac tamponade in a 6-year-old dog was initially diagnosed echocardiographically as a common atrium. The dog failed to respond to medical therapy and was euthanized. Upon necropsy, the defect was confirmed as an incomplete AV canal. A mechanism for the potential sequence of clinical events demonstrated in this dog is proposed.
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