Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation fixed heart defect in 2 Rottweiler puppies
By Birettoni, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2016·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transthoracic ultrasound guided balloon dilation of cor triatriatum dexter in 2 Rottweiler puppies.
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Plain-English summary
Two Rottweiler puppies with a heart condition called cor triatriatum dexter (which can cause fluid buildup in the abdomen, known as ascites) underwent a special procedure using ultrasound guidance to help their hearts. The veterinarians used balloon dilation to treat the puppies, and the procedure went smoothly without any complications. After the treatment, both puppies showed complete resolution of their symptoms and were doing well.
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Abstract
Balloon dilation was performed in two Rottweiler puppies with cor triatriatum dexter and clinical signs of ascites using transthoracic echocardiographic guidance. The dogs were positioned on a standard echocardiography table in right lateral recumbency, and guide wires and balloon catheters were imaged by echocardiographic views optimized to allow visualization of the defect. The procedures were performed successfully without complications and clinical signs were resolved completely in both cases. Guide wires and balloon catheters appeared hyperechoic on transthoracic echocardiography image and could be clearly monitored and guided in real-time. These two cases demonstrate that it is possible to perform balloon catheter dilation of cor triatriatum dexter under transthoracic guidance alone.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27524307/