Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Beagle dog needed second coil to close heart defect after first failed
By Tanaka, R et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2001·Department of Veterinary Surgery, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Supplemental embolization coil implantation for closure of patent ductus arteriosus in a beagle dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A beagle was diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which caused a noticeable heart murmur. Initially, a coil was placed to close the PDA, but three months later, it was found that the closure wasn't complete, so a second coil was added to ensure the condition was fully treated. This additional coil successfully closed the PDA, leading to a good outcome for the dog.
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Abstract
Embolization coil for the occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was inserted in a beagle dog diagnosed as PDA with systolic murmur. Residual shunt was observed three months postoperatively and then supplemental coil was inserted. In the past only one coil was required for the closure of PDA in our cases with good post-operative results. In this case, however, the largest coil presently available (8 mm in diameter with 5 loops) was inadequate to make sufficient closure within 3 months postoperatively and supplemental coil insertion was necessary to produce a successful occlusion.
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