Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into left atrium
By Fultz, S M et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2024·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ruptured left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into the left atrium in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (a condition that affects blood platelets) developed a new heart murmur and was diagnosed with a serious heart issue called a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, which created an abnormal connection to the left atrium. Over several years, the dog's condition was monitored with echocardiograms, but it wasn't until advanced imaging techniques were used that the full extent of the problem was understood. This complex heart issue can lead to serious complications, and it’s important for pet owners to be aware of heart murmurs and seek veterinary care if they notice any unusual symptoms in their pets.
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Abstract
A dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and a new heart murmur had an echocardiogram in 2016 and was found to have a suspected aorto-left atrial fistula. The echocardiogram findings remained relatively static from 2016 to 2022. This report highlights the use of cardiac-gated computed tomography angiography to allow further understanding of a complex anomaly in a patient with a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm causing a fistulous connection with the left atrium.
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