Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with reverse blood flow heart defect and lung high blood pressure
By Connolly, D J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Right-to-left shunting patent ductus arteriosus with pulmonary hypertension in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-month-old female domestic shorthaired cat was brought in because she was breathing rapidly, not eating, and had a heart murmur that was first noticed when she was just eight weeks old. After a thorough ultrasound of her heart, the vet diagnosed her with a rare condition called reverse shunting patent ductus arteriosus, along with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). This condition can be serious, and it's important for pet owners to be aware of symptoms like rapid breathing and loss of appetite.
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Abstract
A 16-month-old, neutered female domestic shorthaired cat had tachypnoea, inappetence and a heart murmur, which had been first detected at eight weeks old. Diagnosis of reverse shunting patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension was based on a detailed two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic examination. This report documents the clinical and imaging findings in this rare feline condition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12703872/