Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with heart murmur treated for patent ductus arteriosus using echo
By Falcini, R et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2011·Veterinary Clinic, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transthoracic echocardiographic guidance of patent ductus arteriosus occlusion with an Amplatz® canine duct occluder.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old female mongrel dog was diagnosed with a serious heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which caused a continuous heart murmur. Instead of using traditional X-ray guidance, the veterinarian successfully placed a special device called an Amplatz canine duct occluder using a safer ultrasound technique. This method avoided radiation exposure and allowed for better real-time monitoring during the procedure. The dog received the treatment without complications, improving her heart condition and overall health.
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Abstract
Placement of an Amplatz canine duct occluder (ACDO) is usually performed by fluoroscopy (Nguyenba and Tobias, 2007). The latter technical approach presents limitations, mostly due to radiation exposure, making this practice dangerous for the patient and operators. In this study, we describe the successful placement of an Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder device by using transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) guidance, performed on an 11-month-old female mongrel dog with a grade VI/VI continuous heart murmur diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The TTE is useful in eliminating exposure to radiation and is more versatile than fluoroscopy in conveying real-time detailed information concerning the position of the ACDO.
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