Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The angiocardiographic diagnosis of a persistent truncus arteriosus in a foal.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 1989
- Authors:
- Steyn, P F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Radiology · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Persistent truncus arteriosus is a rare heart condition in foals where a single large artery comes from the heart's ventricles instead of separate arteries for the lungs and body. This condition also includes a hole between the heart's two lower chambers. The artery supplies blood to the lungs, body, and heart itself. The study discusses how this condition is diagnosed using a special imaging technique called angiocardiography. Understanding this condition is important for proper treatment and management.
Abstract
Persistent truncus arteriosus is a relatively rare cardiac anomaly which is associated with a single large artery arising from the ventricles. An interventricular septal defect is invariably present. The vessel gives origin to the pulmonary trunk, aorta and coronary arteries. A description of the angiocardiographic diagnosis of this condition is given as well as a general review of the relative developmental anatomy.
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