Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Weakness and fluid buildup from tricuspid valve problems in dogs
By M.G. Sousa et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2006·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Tricuspid valve dysplasia and Ebstein's anomaly in dogs: case report Displasia da valva tricúspide e anomalia de Ebstein em cães: relato de caso
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs were brought in for weakness and fluid buildup in their bellies. Tests showed they had serious heart problems, including tricuspid valve dysplasia and Ebstein's anomaly, which affects how the heart functions. Both dogs were started on medication for congestive heart failure, but sadly, one dog died suddenly shortly after diagnosis. The other dog showed some improvement initially but also experienced sudden death later on. Autopsies revealed significant heart enlargement and thickened heart valves.
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Abstract
Two cases of tricuspid valve dysplasia are reported. Dogs were presented for evaluation of weakness and ascites. In both cases, echocardiography disclosed tricuspid insufficiency and, in one of them, tricuspid leaflets also were displaced down into the right ventricle, substantiating Ebstein's anomaly. Medical therapy for congestive heart failure was initiated. One of the dogs suddenly died shortly after diagnosis was established. Although the other dog recovered much better initially, sudden death also occurred. Post-mortem examinations showed right atrioventricular enlargement, and thickened tricuspid leaflets. Clinical features, diagnostic methods and medical therapy are discussed in this paper.<br>Dois casos de displasia da valva tricúspide são relatados neste trabalho. Os cães foram avaliados devido à fraqueza e presença de ascite. Em ambos os casos, o exame ecocardiográfico mostrou insuficiência tricúspide e, em um deles, a inserção dos folhetos da valva tricúspide encontrava-se deslocada para baixo do ventrículo direito, caracterizando a anomalia de Ebstein. A terapia medicamentosa para insuficiência cardíaca congestiva foi iniciada, mas um dos animais veio a óbito subitamente alguns dias após o diagnóstico. O outro cão, apesar de inicialmente ter apresentado melhora significativa do quadro clínico, apresentou morte súbita. A necropsia dos animais revelou dilatação atrioventricular direita e folhetos tricúspides espessados. As características clínicas, métodos de diagnóstico e terapia medicamentosa são discutidas neste artigo.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09352006000500010