Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonary artery banding to treat heart defects in dogs and cats
By Eyster, G E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1977·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary artery banding for ventricular septal defect in dogs and cats.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of five dogs and one cat with heart problems caused by a hole between the heart's chambers (ventricular septal defect) underwent a procedure called pulmonary artery banding. This surgery involved placing a band around the pulmonary artery to help manage their congestive heart failure. After the procedure, five of the pets showed improvement and their symptoms lessened, but unfortunately, one dog passed away due to complications from the band being too tight. Overall, the surgery helped many pets feel better by improving blood flow to their lungs.
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Abstract
Five dogs and 1 cat had pulmonary artery banding for ventricular septal defect and congestive heart failure. An umbilical tape band constricted the pulmonary artery to one-third its original diameter, increased the right ventricular pressure, and decreased the left ot right shunt. Five animals had remission of clinical signs; 1 dog died of right ventricular failure due to a band that had been applied too tightly. The results indicated pulmonary artery banding is helpful in reduction of clinical signs, due to increased flow to the lungs from ventricular septal defect.
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