Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Patent ductus arteriosus in dogs signs and treatment outcomes
By Norman Ackerman et al.·Published in American Journal of Veterinary Research·1978·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Patent ductus arteriosus in the dog: a retrospective study of radiographic, epidemiologic, and clinical findings.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was studied, where owners noticed a distinct machinery-like heart murmur and symptoms of heart enlargement. The condition was confirmed through various medical tests, and surgical repair was successful in about 65% of the cases. Miniature and Toy Poodles, Pomeranians, and Shetland Sheepdogs were found to be at higher risk for this condition, with more females affected than males. After surgery, many dogs showed improvement in their heart function.
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Abstract
Twenty-seven cases of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the dog, which were confirmed by cardiac catheterization, surgical exploration, or at necropsy, were reviewed. A machinery murmur, electrocardiographic evidence of left ventricular enlargement, and radiographic evidence of cardiomegaly with an aortic and a pulmonary artery dilatation were consistent features. Surgical repair was successful in 65% of the dogs. The postoperative radiographic and electrocardiographic changes are described. A concomitant congenital defect was present in 2 dogs. The epidemiologic features of 532 dogs identified as having PDA and submitted to the National Cancer Institute's Veterinary Medical Data Program were reviewed. Miniature and Toy Poodles, Pomeranians, and Shetland Sheepdogs were identified as being at high risk for PDA. An excess of females over males was noticed.
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