Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pony with chronic breathing trouble due to heart defects
By Taulescu, Marian et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Hungarica·2016·Pathology Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple congenital cardiovascular defects including type IV persistent truncus arteriosus in a Shetland pony - Short communication.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Shetland pony was brought in for chronic breathing problems. The veterinarian found several serious heart defects, including a condition called persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA), which affects how blood flows through the heart and lungs. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of her heart issues, treatment options were limited, and the pony's condition was severe.
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Abstract
This case report describes the pathological findings of multiple congenital cardiac defects in a 2-year-old female Shetland pony with clinical signs of chronic respiratory distress. Persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA) type IV, interventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary trunk agenesis, pulmonary arteries arising from the descending aorta, and compensatory right ventricular hypertrophy were observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27653431/