Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Minimally invasive heart defect repair in a dog
By Sanders, Robert A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2005·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a rare heart condition called an atrial septal defect was treated using a less invasive method instead of traditional open-heart surgery. This technique, known as transcatheter closure, allows for the defect to be repaired without the need for major surgery. This approach can help reduce recovery time and complications associated with more invasive procedures.
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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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