Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
PDA heart defect treated with Amplatz device in a puppy dog
By White, Pam·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of patent ductus arteriosus by the use of an Amplatz canine ductal occluder device.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old spayed female border collie was brought to the vet because a continuous heart murmur was detected before her spay surgery. Tests showed she had a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which affects blood flow in the heart. To treat this, a special device called an Amplatz canine ductal occluder was successfully placed to block the abnormal blood flow. After the procedure, the dog's condition improved, and the murmur was resolved.
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Abstract
A 7-month-old female, spayed border collie was referred to the Ontario Veterinary College due to a continuous murmur noted by the referring veterinarian prior to ovariohysterectomy. Auscultation confirmed a grade VI/VI continuous murmur. An echocardiogram confirmed patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). An Amplatz canine ductal occluder device was successfully placed for occlusion of blood flow though the ductus.
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