Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transposition of the great arteries in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Straw, R C et al.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old domestic short-haired kitten was found to have a heart condition called transposition of the great arteries, which is a problem present at birth. Tests showed that the blood vessels connected to the heart were not in the right places, with the pulmonary artery (which carries blood to the lungs) coming from the left side of the heart and the aorta (which carries blood to the body) coming from the right side. Additional tests indicated there was also a significant hole between the heart's chambers. Unfortunately, the kitten passed away, and a thorough examination after death confirmed the heart condition.
Abstract
Transposition of the great arteries, a congenital cardiac disorder, was diagnosed in a 4-month-old domestic short-haired kitten. Angiography revealed a patent ductus arteriosis, with the pulmonary artery originating from the left ventricle and the aorta originating from the right ventricle. Blood gas analysis suggested a high ventricular septal defect. Necropsy confirmed the diagnosis.
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