Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix heart defect causing breathing trouble in kitten
By Wander, K W et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical correction of cor triatriatum sinister in a kitten.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old male domestic shorthair kitten was brought in for breathing problems. The vet diagnosed a rare heart condition called cor triatriatum sinister, where an extra membrane divides the heart's left atrium. The kitten underwent surgery to remove this membrane, which successfully resolved his breathing issues. After the operation, the vet used echocardiography to ensure everything was fixed properly, and the kitten was able to breathe normally again.
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Abstract
A seven-month-old, male domestic shorthair was presented for respiratory distress. Cor triatriatum sinister was diagnosed based on echocardiography. Surgical dilatation and tearing of the anomalous membrane dividing the left atrium resulted in resolution of clinical signs. Intraoperative echocardiography was used to evaluate the adequacy of the repair.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9728468/