Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog diagnosed with rare heart position disorder dextrocardia
By Cris Rangel de Abreu et al.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine·2022·Veterinarian, Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina Veterinária (PPGMV), Departamento de Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil , BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Isolated dextrocardia with situs solitus in a dog - case report
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Pitbull was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called dextrocardia, where the heart is located on the right side of the chest instead of the left. This condition can sometimes go unnoticed if there are no other symptoms or heart problems. In this case, the dog showed no significant issues related to the condition, and it was identified through imaging tests like X-rays and ultrasounds. The dog is currently stable and does not require any treatment for this isolated condition.
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Abstract
Dextrocardia with situs solitus is a rare disorder caused by embryological malformation. It may be asymptomatic and overlooked when isolated, or when it presents with different symptoms and clinical signs associated with other cardiac and extracardiac malformations. The present article describes the radiologic, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic findings of a Pitbull dog with isolated dextrocardia and situs solitus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm000622