Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
French bulldog and Cavalier with vein defects and severe heart valve
By Huynh, J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2024·Washington State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Persistent left cranial vena cava and right cranial vena cava aplasia in a French bulldog and a Cavalier King Charles spaniel with severe pulmonic stenosis.
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Plain-English summary
A French bulldog and a Cavalier King Charles spaniel were both diagnosed with severe heart problems called pulmonic stenosis, which affects blood flow from the heart to the lungs. They were referred for a procedure called pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty (PBV) to help with this condition. During the procedure, it was discovered that both dogs had unusual blood vessel structures that complicated the treatment. Recognizing these vascular issues beforehand could have changed how the procedure was done, potentially reducing risks and saving time.
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Abstract
One French bulldog and one Cavalier King Charles spaniel were referred for pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty (PBV) after being diagnosed with severe pulmonic stenosis. In both patients, a dilated coronary sinus was noted on transthoracic echocardiography, suggesting persistent left cranial vena cava. Despite complete preoperative workup being performed, persistent left cranial vena cava with right cranial vena cava aplasia was not identified until after right jugular catheterization. This case study highlights vascular anomalies that hinder traditional approaches to PBV and diagnostic considerations for preoperative workup as recognition of these venous anomalies would have changed the approach to catheterization for PBV, minimizing the risk for complications, saving resources, and decreasing anesthetic time in these patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39321732/