Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon catheter helps coil treatment for patent ductus arteriosus
By Saunders, J H et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1999·Department of Medical Imaging·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a balloon occlusion catheter to facilitate transarterial coil embolisation of a patent ductus arteriosus in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs with coughing and trouble exercising were diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which affects blood flow. To treat this, veterinarians used a special technique involving a balloon catheter to help place coils that blocked the abnormal blood vessel. After the procedure, both dogs recovered well and stayed healthy for nine months.
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Abstract
Two dogs with a history of coughing and exercise intolerance were suspected to have a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and the presence of a type III PDA was confirmed by radiography, electrocardiography, ultrasonography and angiography. Transarterial coil embolisation was carried out by using a modified technique. An occlusion balloon catheter was inserted through a femoral vein and placed at the pulmonary side of the ductus before the embolisation coils were put in place. Both dogs remained healthy during a follow-up period of nine months.
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