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Kitten diagnosed with heart defect - what to know
By Straw, R C et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationĀ·1985Ā·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Transposition of the great arteries in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old domestic short-haired kitten was diagnosed with a serious heart problem called transposition of the great arteries, where the main blood vessels are connected incorrectly. Tests showed that the kitten had a persistent ductus arteriosus, which is a condition where a blood vessel that should close after birth remains open, and there were signs of other heart issues. Unfortunately, the kitten did not survive, and further examination confirmed the heart defect.
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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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