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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect in a dog.

Journal:
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Year:
2005
Authors:
Sanders, Robert A et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

Atrial septal defect, while rare in dogs, can result in severe clinical signs. Surgical correction of atrial septal defect requires open-heart surgery. Transcatheter closure techniques provide minimally invasive surgical alternatives.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16121610/