Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart failure caused by aortic valve tumor in a male crossbreed dog
By Kovacevic, A et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2019·Departement fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Primary histiocytic sarcoma of the aortic valve as a trigger of heart failure in a crossbreed dog].
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Plain-English summary
A male crossbreed dog was diagnosed with a histiocytic sarcoma (a type of cancer) at the aortic valve, which caused serious heart problems. The cancer spread to other parts of the heart, leading to symptoms like heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. Unfortunately, this condition can be very serious, and treatment options may be limited. It's important for pet owners to be aware of heart issues and seek veterinary care if they notice any signs of distress in their pets.
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Abstract
A case of a histiocytic sarcoma at the aortic valve with multiple metastases in the ventricular myocardium, ventricular endocardium and mitral valves in a male crossbreed dog is described. Neoplasia resulted in intermittent forward heart failure, thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and ventricular tachycardia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30843523/