Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Closing a rare heart vessel defect in two young dogs using 3D
By Craciun, I et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2024·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic assessment and successful occlusion of a window-like patent ductus arteriosus in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-month-old Labrador-Poodle mix and a 3-month-old German shorthaired pointer were both diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which can cause serious health issues. After initial attempts to use a standard device failed, veterinarians successfully used a special occluder designed for dogs to close the PDA in both pets. Sixteen months later, the older dog showed no signs of complications, and the younger dog was doing well after one month. Both dogs are now healthier and free from the issues caused by the PDA.
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Abstract
A 16-month-old Labrador-Poodle cross (case 1) and a 3-month-old German shorthaired pointer (case 2) were referred for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion. Two-dimensional transthoracic and two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography revealed a window-like PDA characterized by a wide and short ductus. Due to the atypical PDA morphology with no ampulla in case 1, ductal occlusion was attempted with non-canine-specific Amplatzer occluder devices. However, these were too small and failed to remain stable. Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO) devices were used with success in both cases. Due to the defects' morphology, the proximal ACDO disc protruded into the aorta but there were no signs of obstruction to aortic blood flow 16 months (case 1) and 1 month (case 2) post-occlusion. We describe two cases of a window-like type PDA that were successfully occluded with an ACDO.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38232623/