Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulsed spectral Doppler evaluation of a peripheral arteriovenous fistula in a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Welch, R D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, veterinarians used a special ultrasound technique called pulsed spectral Doppler to examine a blood vessel issue in the side of a horse's chest. They found important details about the blood flow and the surrounding structures, which helped them successfully remove the abnormal connection between the artery and vein. This method could be useful for diagnosing similar problems in other animals when other imaging tests aren't an option. The treatment worked well, allowing for the safe removal of the fistula.
Abstract
Pulsed spectral Doppler ultrasonography was used to characterize the vascular involvement and anatomic boundaries of a peripheral arteriovenous fistula on the hemithorax of a horse. This information facilitated surgical removal of the fistula. Pulsed spectral Doppler evaluation of suspected peripheral vascular anomalies should be considered for the diagnosis of similar lesions, in which contrast angiography is not possible.
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