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Vurucu M, Ekinci G, Gunes V. An echocardiographic study of breed-specific reference ranges in healthy French Bulldogs. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2021; 62:573-582. [PMID: 34109689 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Echocardiography is a standard diagnostic tool for assessment of cardiac functions and cardiovascular diseases in dogs, however published echocardiographic measurements have varied widely based on dog breeds. The objective of this prospective reference interval study was to provide breed-specific echocardiographic values for healthy French Bulldogs. A total of 42 healthy French Bulldogs of both sexes (23 females and 19 males) were sampled. Furthermore, measurements for a control group (n = 16) were also conducted in four other dog breeds (Cocker Spaniel [n = 2], Cavalier King Charles Spaniel [n = 4], Terrier [n = 5], and Crossbreed [n = 5]). Standard M-mode, two-dimensional (2D), pulse wave (PW) Doppler, and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) echocardiographic measurements were obtained from healthy French Bulldogs. The M-mode echocardiographic data obtained from French Bulldogs were compared to the data obtained from the control group. The left ventricular internal dimension at end-diastole (LVIDd; cm)/body surface area (BSA) (m2 ) ratio for the study group was 3.35/0.53 = 6.32. Left ventricular measurements for French bulldogs and internal dimension at end-systole (21.23 ± 3.50 mm) and at end-diastole (33.50 ± 4.12 mm) were found to be significantly higher (P < .001) compared to control group values (left ventricular internal dimension at end-systole [LVIDs]; 17.46 ± 2.85 mm, LVIDd; 27.16 ± 4.20 mm, respectively). A significantly positive correlation in the French Bulldog group was noted between body weight and M-mode measurements (EPSS, IVSd, IVSs, LVIDd, LVIDs, and LVPWd). French bulldogs had a greater systolic and diastolic left ventricular volume than the control group. As a result, values reported in this study could be used as specific reference ranges in French Bulldogs.
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- Murat Vurucu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Funk LL, Rodriguez KT, Leach SB. Balloon valvuloplasty in 2 juvenile alpacas with severe valvular pulmonic stenosis. J Vet Intern Med 2021; 35:2069-2074. [PMID: 34101907 PMCID: PMC8295714 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Two juvenile alpacas, 1 male and 1 female, were presented for evaluation of grade V/VI bilateral basilar systolic heart murmurs. Both animals were ultimately diagnosed with severe valvular pulmonic stenosis and a small ventricular septal defect. Transvenous balloon valvuloplasty was performed in each animal using methods described in the dog. A double balloon technique was employed in the first case, with a balloon‐annulus ratio of ~1.55. For the second case, a high‐pressure dilatation balloon catheter with a balloon‐annulus ratio of ~1.33 was selected. Experience with both procedures indicates that balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty is technically feasible in alpacas using techniques extrapolated from those used in dogs. Furthermore, accepted criteria for procedural success were fulfilled for both alpacas, with more than a 50% reduction in the echocardiographically derived transpulmonic pressure gradient after intervention.
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- Logan L Funk
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Health Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Health Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Balloon valvuloplasty of valvular pulmonary stenosis in a neonatal foal. J Vet Cardiol 2021; 36:48-54. [PMID: 34077876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2021.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In a 1-day old filly with a loud heart murmur, transthoracic echocardiography revealed right ventricular hypertrophy associated with severe pulmonary valvular stenosis and a transvalvular pressure gradient (between right ventricle and pulmonary artery) of 125 mmHg. Computed tomographic angiography confirmed the finding, with no evidence of other relevant concurrent abnormalities. Balloon valvuloplasty was performed using a single balloon technique. The foal recovered well from anaesthesia. Following the procedure, the right ventricle-pulmonary artery transvalvular gradient decreased to 38 mmHg. At follow up examinations after 1 month, 1 year and 2 years, the filly showed normal exercise capacity and echocardiography confirmed the persistent substantial improvement in the transvalvular outflow gradient.
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Patata V, Vezzosi T, Marchesotti F, Domenech O. Echocardiographic parameters in 50 healthy English bulldogs: preliminary reference intervals. J Vet Cardiol 2021; 36:55-63. [PMID: 34111807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2021.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to provide echocardiographic reference intervals for English bulldogs (EBs) and to assess if age, sex, body weight (BW), and heart rate have an influence on echocardiographic variables. ANIMALS We prospectively enrolled client-owned EBs that were considered healthy based on unremarkable history, normal physical examination, six-lead electrocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS Breed-related reference intervals were provided, and associations between age, sex, BW, and heart rate and echocardiographic variables were tested using a multivariate analysis. Allometric scales were generated for echocardiographic variables showing correlation with BW. Moreover, echocardiographic variables obtained in our population of EBs and previous published reference ranges were compared. RESULTS Echocardiographic reference intervals were generated from 50 healthy adult EBs. As per the multivariate analysis, left atrial diameter (p = 0.015), left ventricular internal end diastolic diameter (p = 0.002), aortic valve annulus (p = 0.032), and pulmonary valve annulus (p = 0.017) resulted influenced by BW, and reference intervals were generated using allometric scales. Our study suggests that EBs tend to have a smaller aortic root and sphericity index than other breeds. In addition, EBs seem to have smaller indexed left ventricular volumes and higher left ventricular ejection fraction than boxers and Doberman. CONCLUSION Preliminary reference intervals in the EBs are reported, which might be helpful for accurate echocardiographic interpretation and screening purposes in this breed.
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- V Patata
- Anicura Istituto Veterinario Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, Granozzo con Monticello, Novara, 28060, Italy
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- Anicura Istituto Veterinario Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, Granozzo con Monticello, Novara, 28060, Italy; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese Lato Monte, Pisa, 56122, Italy.
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- Anicura Istituto Veterinario Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, Granozzo con Monticello, Novara, 28060, Italy
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- Anicura Istituto Veterinario Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, Granozzo con Monticello, Novara, 28060, Italy
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Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) is one of the most common congenital heart defects of dogs. The disease is characterized by obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract, resulting in pressure overload on the left ventricle. The etiology of obstruction is a fibromuscular nodule, ridge, or ring of tissue that increases aortic outflow tract velocity. This review is focused on the prevalence, inheritance pattern, and current genetic insights of canine SAS. The prevalence of this disease was reported at 4.7 % in a large veterinary referral hospital. The mode of inheritance for this disease has also been described in breeds with a high disease prevalence such as the Bullmastiff, Bouvier des Flandres, Dogue de Bordeaux, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland, and Rottweiler. Genetic investigations seeking to identify causative mutations for SAS are lacking with only a single published variant associated with SAS in Newfoundlands.
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The use of Amplatzer vascular plug II in 32 consecutive dogs for transvenous occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus. J Vet Cardiol 2021; 41:88-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Vettorato E. Persistent hypotension resolved by neostigmine administration in a dog in which atracurium was used. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Greet V, Bode EF, Dukes-McEwan J, Oliveira P, Connolly DJ, Sargent J. Clinical features and outcome of dogs and cats with bidirectional and continuous right-to-left shunting patent ductus arteriosus. J Vet Intern Med 2021; 35:780-788. [PMID: 33634497 PMCID: PMC7995355 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Studies describing the clinical progression of animals with reverse patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) are lacking. Objectives To describe the signalment, presenting signs, echocardiographic features, and survival in a group of dogs and cats with bidirectional and continuous right‐to‐left PDA. Animals Forty‐six client‐owned animals included, comprising 43 dogs and 3 cats with bidirectional or continuous right‐to‐left PDA. Methods Retrospective multicenter study. Medical records and echocardiographic findings reviewed from animals diagnosed with bidirectional or continuous right‐to‐left PDA. Impact of ductal morphology, spectral Doppler flow profile, PCV, sildenafil treatment at presentation, sildenafil dose, severity of pulmonary hypertension, general anesthesia with or without surgery and the presence of right‐sided congestive heart failure (R‐CHF) on crude mortality rate were evaluated via Mantel‐Cox log rank comparison of Kaplan‐Meier survival curves. Univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards analysis was performed, and hazard ratio (HR) (95% confidence intervals [CI]) was presented. Results Hindlimb collapse was the most common presenting sign in dogs (n = 16). Clinical signs in cats were variable. Median survival time was 626 days in dogs (range 1‐3628 days). Dogs with R‐CHF had a shorter median survival time (58 days vs 1839 days, P = .03). Dogs treated with sildenafil at initial presentation survived longer (1839 days vs 302 days, P = .03), which was the only independent predictor of survival (HR 0.35, CI 0.15‐0.86, P = 0.021). Conclusions and Clinical Importance Dogs and cats with reverse PDA have a variable clinical presentation and prognosis. Survival time was longer in animals prescribed sildenafil at diagnosis. Dogs with R‐CHF at presentation have a worse overall outcome.
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- Victoria Greet
- Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Unit 6 Forest Corner Farm, UK
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- CVS Referrals, ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists, E&F Telford Court, Chester, UK
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Chester, UK
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- Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire, UK
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Vezzosi T, Ghinelli R, Ferrari P, Porciello F. Reference intervals for transthoracic echocardiography in the American Staffordshire Terrier. J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:656-660. [PMID: 33563862 PMCID: PMC8111344 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study reports the echocardiographic reference intervals in the American Staffordshire Terrier (AST). The echocardiographic variables obtained in 57 healthy adult AST were compared with published data from the general canine population and other breeds. In the AST, the left ventricular volumes were lower than values reported in Boxers and Dobermans (P<0.0001), but higher than in small breeds (P<0.0001). The left ventricular ejection fraction was higher than Boxers and Dobermans (P<0.0001), but lower than small breed dogs (P=0.027). The aortic peak velocity values were similar to Boxers (P=0.55) but higher than the general canine population (P<0.0001). The reference intervals presented in this study are clinically useful for an accurate echocardiographic interpretation and screening in the AST.
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- Tommaso Vezzosi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, 56122 Pisa, Italy.,Anicura Istituto Veterinario di Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, 28060 Novara, Italy
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- Clinica Veterinaria Orobica, Viale Isonzo 2/E, 24052 Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via S. Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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Medina‐Serra R, Palacios C, McMillan M. Alternative anaesthetic management in a reintervention for correction of a left‐to‐right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Roger Medina‐Serra
- Royal Veterinary College Department of Veterinary, Clinical Sciences Anaesthesia and Analgesia Hatfield UK
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- Royal Veterinary College Queen Mother Hosptial for Animals Hatfield UK
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Repeat balloon valvuloplasty for dogs with recurrent or persistent pulmonary stenosis. J Vet Cardiol 2021; 34:29-36. [PMID: 33548736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES Pulmonary stenosis (PS) is a common congenital defect in the dog. Severe valvar PS can be treated with balloon valvuloplasty (BV) to reduce obstruction severity and improve clinical signs. Repeat BV is often unnecessary, as restenosis is uncommon. Repeated pulmonary BV in people is generally successful and safe, but outcomes in dogs with recurrent or persistent stenosis have not been reported. The objectives of this study were to retrospectively evaluate outcomes of repeat BV in dogs. ANIMALS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS Medical records and stored echocardiographic images were reviewed from dogs that received repeat BV for pulmonary valvar restenosis or persistent stenosis. Echocardiographic variables included maximum systolic ejection velocity (PVmax), velocity-derived maximal pressure gradient (PGmax) and velocity time integral (VTI) across the pulmonary valve, and ratios of pulmonic to aortic maximum velocity (PVmax/AVmax) and VTI (VTIPV/VTIAV). RESULTS Twenty-three dogs were included; one underwent three BV procedures. The median time between BV procedures was 18.3 months (interquartile range, 6.3-43.6). One dog died during repeat BV, but no others experienced adverse effects. Reductions in PVmax, PGmax, and VTIPV after initial and repeat BV were 1.85 m/s, 76.2 mmHg, and 44.7 cm and 1.33 m/s, 55.6 mmHg, and 30.2 cm, respectively (all p < 0.01). Differences between pre-BV and post-BV PVmax, PGmax, VTIPV, PVmax/AVmax, and VTIPV/VTIAV were not different comparing initial to repeat BV (all p > 0.10). CONCLUSIONS Repeat BV for recurrent or persistent PS is well tolerated and effective in a majority of dogs.
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Chmelovski RA, Gordon-Evans WJ, Sanchez ED, Coryell JL. Comparison of diameter and length of subclavian arteries to external jugular veins in variably sized dogs: A cadaveric study. Vet Surg 2020; 50:418-424. [PMID: 33340133 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the length and diameter of a left external jugular vein graft as a substitute for the left subclavian artery in the modified Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt (mBTTS) in differently sized dogs. STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric study. ANIMALS Dog cadavers of three weight categories (10/group): <9.5 kg, 9.5 to 27 kg, and > 27 kg. METHODS The length and infused external diameters of harvested vessels were measured with vernier calipers and recorded. A matched-pairs t test was used to test the difference in vessel lengths. The agreement in vessel diameters was assessed by using Lin's concordance correlation coefficient (CCC). Pearson's correlation coefficients (CC) were determined for vessel diameter to weight category and vessel length to weight category. RESULTS The external jugular vein measured longer than the subclavian artery in all dogs (52.0 ± 20.8 mm and 23.0 ± 8.9 mm, respectively), with a mean difference of 28 ± 14.3 mm (P < .001). The mean external infused subclavian and external jugular diameters measured 7.8 ± 2.2 mm and 8.0 ± 2.5 mm, respectively (P = .32). Lin's CCC was 0.87. Pearson's CC were 0.74 in both vessel diameters (P < .001); they were 0.36 and 0.43, respectively, for subclavian artery and external juglar vein length (P < .001). CONCLUSION Autologous external jugular vein grafts had an external diameter similar to subclavian artery and a significantly longer length in variably sized dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE External jugular vein grafts may be an acceptable graft choice for mBTTS.
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- Rachel A Chmelovski
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia
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- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, Veterinary Medical Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, Veterinary Medical Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Lucina SB, Sarraff AP, Wolf M, Silva VBC, Sousa MG, Froes TR. Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 95 Cases. Top Companion Anim Med 2020; 43:100505. [PMID: 33346164 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of congenital heart diseases in dogs attending 2 veterinary hospitals in Brazil and to identify possible associations between these conditions and epidemiological characteristics. A retrospective study was carried out in the cardiology sections of 2 veterinary hospitals during a period of 70 months from January 2012 and October 2017. Of a total of 6710 dogs that attended the cardiology sections of the hospitals, 109 congenital heart diseases were identified in 95 patients, representing a prevalence of 1.6%. Findings consistent with previous literature included subaortic stenosis and pulmonic stenosis as the most commonly diagnosed conditions, in addition to a higher predisposition of females to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). In contrast, the novel findings included a higher prevalence of atrial septal defect and a lower prevalence of patent ductus arteriosus. The majority of the animals included were over 1 year of age at the time of diagnosis (67%) especially in the subaortic stenosis group. Also, a predisposition of the Maltese to ventricular septal defect was observed. The information obtained in the present study contributes to research that describes epidemiological characteristics of dogs with congenital heart disease in a previously unreported location.
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- Stephany B Lucina
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba campus, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Sudunagunta S, Hamilton-Elliott J, Dukes-McEwan J. Mitral valve dysplasia in eight English Springer Spaniels. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 33:52-60. [PMID: 33360833 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To describe the signalment, physical examination, and echocardiographic findings of a series of English Springer Spaniels (ESSs) diagnosed with congenital mitral valve dysplasia (MD). ANIMALS Eight client-owned ESSs with congenital MD referred for murmur investigation and/or suspected congestive heart failure (CHF). MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective case series. Medical records and echocardiograms were reviewed to collect relevant data. Echocardiograms were assessed for the following abnormalities consistent with MD: thickened valve leaflets or leaflet tips, a 'hockey stick' appearance to the valve leaflets, abnormal length of one leaflet with respect to the other, and tethering of one or both leaflets to the papillary muscles. RESULTS All eight dogs showed the typical echocardiographic lesions associated with MD: thickened leaflet tips (5/8), 'hockey stick' appearance (5/8), elongated anterior leaflet (4/8), tethering of one or both leaflets (7/8). Seven of the eight dogs presented in CHF. Six of the eight dogs had left ventricular dilation in both systole and diastole. Two of the eight dogs had reduced systolic function as assessed by ejection fraction/fractional shortening; however end-systolic volume index was increased in 6/8 dogs. Two dogs subsequently developed atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSIONS Congenital MD should be considered in ESSs with a left-sided apical systolic murmur, particularly in younger dogs. The valve changes seen are similar to those reported in other breeds with MD (thickened leaflet tips, hockey stick appearance to open leaflet tips, abnormal leaflet tethering, abnormally shaped leaflets) and may result in marked remodeling and CHF.
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- S Sudunagunta
- Cardiology Service, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK.
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- Cardiology Service, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK
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- Cardiology Service, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK
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Hulsman AH, Breur JMPJ, Szatmári V. Low profile vascular plug for transarterial occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in small dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2020; 35:98-106. [PMID: 33242371 PMCID: PMC7848328 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Minimally invasive transcatheter occlusion using Amplatz canine duct occluder (ACDO) is the treatment of choice for dogs with left‐to‐right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). However, in small dogs the femoral artery diameter is often too small to accommodate the guiding catheter required for ACDO deployment. Objective Describe the effectiveness of transarterial implantation of Amplatzer Vascular Plug 4 (AVP‐4), the only self‐expandable nitinol mesh occlusion device which can be implanted through a 4 French diagnostic catheter, in small dogs with left‐to‐right shunting PDA. Animals Seven client‐owned dogs. Methods Descriptive case series. Dogs with hemodynamically relevant left‐to‐right shunting PDA and a femoral artery diameter less than 2.0 mm measured preoperatively with ultrasonography were prospectively enrolled. Results Angiography after releasing the device showed complete immediate PDA closure in 5 dogs, where the manufacturers' recommendation were strictly followed (30%‐50% device oversizing of the ductal ampulla's diameter). Trivial residual flow on angiography in the 6th dog, whose device was slightly undersized, had resolved on echocardiography within 2 hours after placement. Marked device undersizing in the 7th dog resulted in severe residual shunting, which necessitated the addition of a coil. In this dog, the AVP‐4 embolized into the pulmonary artery within 2 weeks after placement. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Transarterial implantation of AVP‐4 is a safe, effective and technically easy procedure for PDA occlusion in small dogs and offers a valuable alternative to coil implantation. Accurate PDA measurement and device sizing is essential to prevent residual shunting, inadvertent device embolization, and protrusion of the device into the aorta.
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- Alma H Hulsman
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Trikhun P, Surachetpong SD, Sutayatram S, Buranakarl C. Left ventricular systolic function in dogs with pulmonic stenosis. Vet World 2020; 13:2436-2442. [PMID: 33363338 PMCID: PMC7750241 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.2436-2442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Pulmonic stenosis (PS) is the most common congenital heart disease in dogs. This condition causes right ventricle (RV) overload and disrupts overall systolic function. The aim of this study was to examine the alterations of cardiac electrical activity and mechanical function in dogs with PS compared to normal healthy dogs. Materials and Methods: The ventricular systolic function of dogs with PS was studied. Dogs were divided into two groups, PS (n=13) and control (CONT) (n=12). Measurements of blood pressure, electrocardiography (ECG), and echocardiography were performed. Results: PS dogs had exercise intolerance, with six experiencing syncope. ECG of PS dogs showed higher amplitudes of P, S, and T waves (p<0.01), and a lower R:S ratio (p<0.001) with longer QRS duration (p<0.001) compared to CONT dogs. Echocardiography demonstrated that the pulmonic flow velocity and pressure gradient (PG) between the RV and the pulmonary artery of PS dogs were significantly higher than CONT dogs (p<0.001). The RV free wall thickness to the left ventricular posterior wall thickness ratio and the right atrium to the left atrium diameter ratio was higher (p<0.001), while interventricular septum (IVS) was thicker (p<0.01) in PS dogs compared with CONT dogs (p<0.001). The systolic function in PS dogs showed higher pulmonic valve velocity time integral (PVVTI) value (p<0.001) and longer pulmonic valve ejection time (ET) (p<0.05) than CONT dogs. However, aortic valve VTI (AVVTI) value and aortic valve ET were not significantly different between the groups, although fractional shortening in PS dogs was higher. In PS dogs, PG showed a significant positive correlation with PVVTI: AVVTI ratio (p<0.05). Conclusion: PS had prolonged pulmonic valve opening. The thickening of the RV wall and IVS can cause a detrimental reduction of the left ventricular preload in PS dogs.
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- Ploypanut Trikhun
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Puccinelli C, Citi S, Vezzosi T, Garibaldi S, Tognetti R. A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2020; 62:20-26. [PMID: 33111364 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Although echocardiography is the gold standard for the diagnosis of cardio-structural disease, thoracic radiography is a rapid, cost-effective, and widely accessible method for evaluating cardiac size in dogs. The vertebral heart score (VHS) and the vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) are established as objective measures of cardiomegaly on thoracic radiographs. However, several studies have shown significant variations in the VHS among different breeds. The Chihuahua is predisposed to both congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. The aim of this prospective, single-center, cross sectional study was thus to evaluate the VHS and the VLAS in healthy adult Chihuahua dogs. A total of 30 Chihuahuas were included. The VHS values in our sample population of Chihuahuas were 10.0 ± 0.6 (95% range, 8.9-11.0). This was significantly greater than the canine reference value of 9.7 ± 0.5 established by Buchanan and Bücheler (P = .002). The VLAS of Chihuahuas in our study was 1.8 ± 0.2 (95% range, 1.3-2.1). This was significantly lower than the values previously reported by Malcolm et al (2.07 ± 0.25; P = .0004). The VHS and the VLAS were not influenced by sex, body weight, short or long hair, and body condition score in normal Chihuahuas. Our results indicated that breed-specific reference values for radiographic VHS and VLAS are needed. In Chihuahuas, the values found in this study can be used as a normal reference in order to help avoid overinterpretation of cardiomegaly in these dogs.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Transpulmonary Stent Implantation for Dysplastic Pulmonary Valve Stenosis with a Single Left Coronary Ostium and Anomalous Prepulmonary Right Coronary Artery in an English Bulldog. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 4:540-545. [PMID: 33376850 PMCID: PMC7756185 DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2020.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Coronary artery anomalies may exist with congenital PS. PS occurs in both animals and humans. Transpulmonary stenting may be considered in dogs with PS and coronary anomalies.
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The variety of phenotypes behind ‘double outlet right ventricle’: clinical and imaging presentations in four dogs and a cat. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 31:51-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Sykes KT, Gordon SG, Saunders AB, Vitt JP, O'Brien MT, Fries RC. Palliative combined cutting and high-pressure balloon valvuloplasty in six dogs with severe, symptomatic subaortic stenosis. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 31:36-50. [PMID: 32977126 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES Severe subaortic stenosis (SAS) is a congenital heart defect in dogs that often results in clinical signs and reduced survival. The objective of this study was to describe characteristics of dogs with severe, symptomatic SAS who underwent combined cutting and high-pressure balloon valvuloplasty (CB/HPBV). ANIMALS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS Retrospective description of the clinical characteristics, CB/HPBV procedural deviations from reported methodology and outcomes in a series of six client-owned dogs with severe, symptomatic SAS. RESULTS Breeds included two each of Newfoundland, Golden retriever, and German shepherd. Median age was 10.1 months (range: 5-72.3 months), and median weight was 25.5 kg (range: 21.8-36.4 kg). Before CB/HPBV, clinical signs were present in all dogs; four were managed for congestive heart failure (CHF). Three dogs had concurrent congenital heart disease. Median Doppler-estimated left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient was pre-operatively 149.7 mmHg (range: 89.9-254.7 mmHg) and post-operatively 134.1 mmHg (range: 83.9-181.2 mmHg). Median aortoseptal angle was steep at 136° (range: 109-143°). Clinical improvement was documented in all dogs, based on temporary discontinuation of diuretics and/or owner-perceived reduction in clinical signs. At the time of writing, three dogs had died suddenly, one was euthanized because of recurrence of clinical signs, and one died in CHF. Median survival time was 26.4 months after procedure (range: 6.3-45.8 months). One dog remained alive at 44 months after procedure. CONCLUSIONS Palliative CB/HPBV is a potential therapeutic option for dogs with severe, symptomatic SAS complicated by concurrent congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, or CHF.
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- K T Sykes
- College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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- University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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- Charles River Laboratories, 15 Worman's Mill Ct Suite I, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
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- University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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Epidemiological study of congenital heart diseases in dogs: Prevalence, popularity, and volatility throughout twenty years of clinical practice. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230160. [PMID: 32716943 PMCID: PMC7384636 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The epidemiology of Congenital Heart Diseases (CHDs) has changed over the past twenty years. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of CHDs in the population of dogs recruited in a single referral center (RC); compare the epidemiological features of CHDs in screened breeds (Boxers) versus non-screened (French and English Bulldogs, German Shepherds); investigate the association of breeds with the prevalence of CHDs; determine the popularity and volatility of breeds over a 20-year period; analysed the trends of the most popular breeds in the overall population of new-born dogs registered in the Italian Kennel Club (IKC) from 1st January 1997 to 31st December 2017. The RC's cardiological database was analysed, and 1,779 clinical records were included in a retrospective observation study. Descriptive statistics and frequencies regarding the most representative breeds and CHDs were generated. A logistic regression model was used to analyse the trends of the most common CHDs found in single and in cluster of breeds. The relationship between breed popularity and presence of CHDs was studied. The most common CHDs were Pulmonic Stenosis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Subaortic Stenosis, Ventricular Septal Defect, Aortic Stenosis, Tricuspid Dysplasia, Atrial Septal Defect, Double Chamber Right Ventricle, Mitral Dysplasia, and others less frequent. The most represented pure breeds were Boxer, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Maltese, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, and others in lower percentage. Chihuahuas, American Staffordshire Terriers, Border Collies, French Bulldogs, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel were the most appreciated all of which showed a high value of volatility. This study found evidence for the value of the screening program implemented in Boxers; fashions and trends influence dog owners' choices more than the worries of health problems in a breed. Effective breeding programs are needed in order to control the diffusion of CHDs without impoverishing the genetic pool.
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Redpath A, Marr CM, Bullard C, Hallowell GD. Real-time three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic characterisation of an atrial septal defect in a horse. Vet Med Sci 2020; 6:661-665. [PMID: 32627406 PMCID: PMC7738728 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Atrial septal defects have been well reported in humans and dogs and the principles of intervention have been well established. In contrast, there is very little information published about these congenital anomalies in horses. True ASDs are regarded as rare and little is known about the clinical significance of these defects in horses. An 11‐year‐old Thoroughbred gelding with a history of poor performance was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect, measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter, on 2D transthoracic echocardiography. Real‐time three‐dimensional (3D) echocardiography was used to map the structure of the defect and was useful in fully characterising the ASD in this case.
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- Adam Redpath
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, UK
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- Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, London, UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, UK
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Cecchi F, Vezzosi T, Branchi G, Barsotti G, Macchioni F. Inbreeding and health problems prevalence in a colony of guide dogs: A cohort of 40 Labrador Retrievers. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2020.1759679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- F. Cecchi
- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Bedoya Nader G, Hogan DF. Identification of multilevel right-to-left shunting in a dog using nuclear scintigraphy imaging. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 30:1-6. [PMID: 32574980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A 27-month-old male neutered French bulldog that was originally diagnosed with tricuspid valve dysplasia and a bidirectional shunting patent foramen ovale was evaluated for progressive polycythemia and exertional cyanosis. There was a high clinical suspicion for a right-to-left shunting patent ductus arteriosus, but given the presence of agitated saline within the left atrium, left ventricle, ascending aorta, and abdominal aorta from the previously diagnosed bidirectional shunting patent foramen ovale, a definitive diagnosis could not be made. The use of dynamic and static nuclear scintigraphy imaging using technetium-labeled macroaggregated albumin (99mTc-MAA) allowed a definitive diagnosis to be made in this animal with multilevel right-to-left shunting as well as quantifying the severity of the right-to-left shunt in a minimally invasive and cost-effective manner.
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- G Bedoya Nader
- Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026, USA.
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- Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026, USA
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Parisi C, Phillips V, Ferreira J, Linney C, Mair A. Anaesthetic management and complications of transvascular patent ductus arteriosus occlusion in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 47:581-587. [PMID: 32792269 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analyse the anaesthetic management, complications and haemodynamic changes in a cohort of dogs undergoing transvascular patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion in a tertiary referral centre (from January 2017 to August 2018). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. ANIMALS A total of 49 client-owned dogs. METHODS Anaesthetic records of dogs with PDA that underwent transvascular occlusion of the ductus were reviewed. Anaesthetic complications evaluated included tachycardia [heart rate (HR) > 160 beats minute-1], bradycardia (HR < 50 beats minute-1), hypertension [systolic arterial pressure (SAP) > 150 mmHg], hypotension [mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 60 mmHg], hypothermia (<37 °C) and the presence of arrhythmias. Cardiovascular variables [HR and invasive SAP, MAP and diastolic arterial pressure (DAP)] at the time of occlusion device deployment (time 0) were compared with variables at 5 and 10 minutes after deployment. Descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk test and repeated measures analysis of variance followed by a Dunnett's post hoc test were used to analyse the data (p < 0.05). RESULTS Crossbreed dogs were the most commonly represented followed by the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The median age was 8 (2-108) months, and female dogs were over-represented (65.3%). The most common American Society of Anesthesiologists score was III. Mean duration of anaesthesia was 96 ± 26 minutes and mean surgery time was 58 ± 21 minutes. Acepromazine with methadone was the most commonly used premedication combination (77.6%). Propofol was the most common induction agent (73.5%). General anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in oxygen in all dogs. Complications included hypotension (63%), hypothermia (34%), bradycardia (28%), arrhythmias (16%), hypertension (16%) and haemorrhage (2%). MAP and DAP increased significantly 10 minutes after device deployment compared with time 0. CONCLUSIONS and clinical relevance: Hypotension was the most common complication reported in dogs undergoing transvascular PDA occlusion. No major adverse events were documented.
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- Carmelo Parisi
- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK.
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Desaturation and hypotension in a dog undergoing balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-001050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Epidemiological, clinical, and echocardiographic features, and outcome of dogs with Ebstein's anomaly: 32 cases (2002-2016). J Vet Cardiol 2020; 29:11-21. [PMID: 32348933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES Ebstein's anomaly (EA) is a congenital heart disease characterized by apical displacement of the tricuspid valve leaflets in the right ventricle. The objective of this retrospective study was to investigate the signalment, clinical features, echocardiographic findings, and outcome of dogs with EA. ANIMALS, MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of 40 dogs with EA were reviewed. Echocardiographic variables used to assess EA severity in human pediatrics were also evaluated (e.g. displacement index, Celermajer index, Carpentier class, and apex-mitral annulus:apex-tricuspid annulus distance ratio). RESULTS Labrador retriever was the most commonly recruited breed (24 of the 40 dogs, 60%). Eight of the 40 dogs with EA had hemodynamically compromising concurrent heart (n = 7) or respiratory diseases (n = 1). A right apical systolic heart murmur (median grade = 5/6) was detected in the remaining 32 dogs, without any other clinical sign related to EA in 19 of the 32 dogs (59%). Median (interquartile range) values of the displacement index and Celermajer index were 17.4 mm/m2 (12.0-21.9) and 100% (50-130), respectively. Median time to all-cause death was 74 months, and 72% dogs (95% confidence interval, 50-86%) had not succumbed to cardiac death (CD) 160 months after diagnosis. Univariate analyses showed that the time from diagnosis to CD was associated with the presence of clinical signs, ascites, severe right atrial dilation, palpable thrill, and a Celermajer index ≥100%. DISCUSSION Right atrial enlargement is significantly associated with decreased survival time of dogs with EA although most may live for years and may not die from CD. CONCLUSIONS These results support medium to long-term survival for most dogs with EA.
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Mizuno T, Mizuno M, Harada K, Takano H, Shinoda A, Takahashi A, Mamada K, Takamura K, Chen A, Iwanaga K, Ono S, Uechi M. Surgical correction for sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection in a dog. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 28:23-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fernández B, Soto-Navarrete MT, López-García A, López-Unzu MÁ, Durán AC, Fernández MC. Bicuspid Aortic Valve in 2 Model Species and Review of the Literature. Vet Pathol 2020; 57:321-331. [DOI: 10.1177/0300985819900018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common human congenital cardiac malformation. Although the etiology is unknown for most patients, formation of the 2 main BAV anatomic types (A and B) has been shown to rely on distinct morphogenetic mechanisms. Animal models of BAV include 2 spontaneous hamster strains and 27 genetically modified mouse strains. To assess the value of these models for extrapolation to humans, we examined the aortic valve anatomy of 4340 hamsters and 1823 mice from 8 and 7 unmodified strains, respectively. In addition, we reviewed the literature describing BAV in nonhuman mammals. The incidences of BAV types A and B were 2.3% and 0.03% in control hamsters and 0% and 0.3% in control mice, respectively. Hamsters from the spontaneous model had BAV type A only, whereas mice from 2 of 27 genetically modified strains had BAV type A, 23 of 27 had BAV type B, and 2 of 27 had both BAV types. In both species, BAV incidence was dependent on genetic background. Unlike mice, hamsters had a wide spectrum of aortic valve morphologies. We showed interspecific differences in the occurrence of BAV between humans, hamsters, and mice that should be considered when studying aortic valve disease using animal models. Our results suggest that genetic modifiers play a significant role in both the morphology and incidence of BAV. We propose that mutations causing anomalies in specific cardiac morphogenetic processes or cell lineages may lead to BAV types A, B, or both, depending on additional genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors.
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- Borja Fernández
- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
- CIBERCV Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Málaga, Spain
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O'Neill DG, Packer RMA, Lobb M, Church DB, Brodbelt DC, Pegram C. Demography and commonly recorded clinical conditions of Chihuahuas under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016. BMC Vet Res 2020; 16:42. [PMID: 32046714 PMCID: PMC7014602 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-020-2258-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Chihuahua, the world's smallest dog breed, is a popular breed in the UK today. The VetCompass™ Programme collates de-identified clinical records from primary-care veterinary practices in the UK for epidemiological research. This study aimed to characterise the demography, age at death and common disorders of Chihuahuas under primary veterinary care during 2016 in the UK. RESULTS Chihuahuas comprised 11,647/336,865 (3.46%) dogs under veterinary care during 2016. The annual proportional birth rate for Chihuahuas rose from 1.01% in 2005 to 5.35% in 2016. Median adult bodyweight was 3.4 kg (interquartile range [IQR]: 2.7-4.3, range 0.8-9.8).). Median age was 2.8 years (interquartile range [IQR] 1.6-4.9). Median age at death from this young expanding population was 8.2 years (IQR 3.5-12.1). Females (10.2 years) outlived males (6.9 years) (Mann-Whitney U test: P = 0.005). The most common grouped causes of death were heart disease (18.8%, 95% CI: 10.9-29.0), lower respiratory tract disorder (16.3%, 95% CI: 8.9-26.2) and traumatic injury (13.8%, 95% CI: 7.1-23.3). The most common specific disorders were periodontal disease (13.5%, 95% CI: 12.6-14.4), obesity (5.9%, 95% CI: 5.3-6.5), retained deciduous dentition (5.7%, 95% CI: 5.1-6.4), anal sac impaction (4.9%, 95% CI: 4.4-5.5) and aggression (4.2%, 95% CI: 3.7-4.8). Among the 28 most common fine-level disorders, males had statistically (P < 0.005) higher probability than females for 5 disorders (aggression, heart murmur, otitis externa, conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infection). There were no disorders with statistically (P < 0.005) higher prevalence in females. CONCLUSIONS This study documented rising ownership and a currently youthful population of Chihuahuas in the UK. These results suggest that the Chihuahua is currently undergoing a popularity boom but veterinarians need to be watchful for welfare issues related to impulse purchase of Chihuahua puppies by owners with limited experience of dog care. Periodontal disease, obesity, retained deciduous dentition, anal sac impaction and aggression were identified as common health issues within the breed. The unique veterinary care needs of this popular miniature breed suggest that veterinarians should consider the value of advanced training in anesthesia and dentistry in small-sized dogs.
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- Dan G O'Neill
- Pathobiology and Population Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK.
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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LeBlanc NL, Smith CC, Sisson DD, Scollan KF. Evaluation of the NuCLEUS-X™ balloon valvuloplasty catheter for severe pulmonic stenosis in dogs. J Vet Cardiol 2020; 28:11-22. [PMID: 32163862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES Balloon instability is commonly encountered during balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) and may result in an unsuccessful procedure. The NuCLEUS-X™ catheter is a recently developed BPV catheter with a unique barbell shape and an ordered pattern of inflation that stabilizes the balloon to span the valve annulus before expansion of the balloon center. ANIMALS Ten client-owned dogs with severe valvular pulmonic stenosis (PS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective observational study. The BPV procedure was performed by standard technique with use of NuCLEUS-X™ catheters targeting a balloon-to-annulus ratio between 1.2 and 1.5. Balloon stability, safety, and procedural success were assessed. Procedural success was defined as either a reduction in the Doppler transpulmonic PG by at least 50% of the pre-procedural PG or <80 mmHg one month post procedure. RESULTS Balloon stability centered at the pulmonic valve on the first inflation was achieved in 10/10 cases. The mean PG before BPV was 141 mmHg ±41 mmHg, and the PG after BPV at one month was 83 mmHg ±41 mmHg. Procedural success was achieved in 56% of patients. All dogs survived the BPV, and no major procedural complications were encountered using the NuCLEUS-X™ catheter. CONCLUSIONS The use of the NuCLEUS-X™ catheter is feasible for BPV in dogs with severe PS. The unique balloon shape provided catheter stability on the first inflation in all dogs, which may be beneficial when stabilization of a conventional BPV catheter cannot be achieved.
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- N L LeBlanc
- Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. 105 Magruder Hall, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, USA.
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- Access Specialty Animal Hospitals, Culver City, CA, 90232, USA
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- Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. 105 Magruder Hall, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, USA
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- Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. 105 Magruder Hall, 700 SW 30th Street, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, USA
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Binetti A, Smets P, Bosmans T, Schauvliege S. Anaesthetic management of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion using an Amplatz canine duct occluder (ACDO) in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-001036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Anna Binetti
- Department of Small Animal MedicineGhent University Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Small Animal MedicineGhent University Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Small Animal MedicineGhent University Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMerelbekeBelgium
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- Department of Surgery and AnaesthesiologyGhent University Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMerelbekeBelgium
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Borenstein N, Chetboul V, Passavin P, Morlet A, Fernandez-Parra R, Carazo Arias LE, Giannettoni G, Saponaro V, Poissonnier C, Ghazal S, Lefort S, Trehiou-Sechi E, Marchal CR, Delle Cave J, Vannucci E, Behr L, Verwaerde P. Successful transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in a dog: first clinical report. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 26:10-18. [PMID: 31785529 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) implantation is a therapeutic approach approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for human patients with failing pulmonary conduits in 2010 and for failing bioprosthetic surgical pulmonary valves in 2017. We report here the first successful transcatheter implantation of a stented valve in a pulmonary position in a dog with congenital pulmonary valve disease. A 3-year-old, 10.9 kg, client-owned Beagle dog was referred for a follow-up visit after a percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty performed 22 months before for treatment of a severe type A valvular pulmonary stenosis. The Doppler-derived peak pressure gradient was 348 mmHg before the procedure and 66 mmHg 24 h after. The dog was lethargic. Echocardiography revealed a mild pulmonary stenosis (pressure gradient-43 mmHg), severe pulmonary regurgitation, and secondary severe right ventricular and right atrial dilation. Worsening of right heart dilation was observed 2 months later despite medical therapy. A TPV implantation was performed using a prestented Melody bovine jugular bioprosthetic valve. The dog recovered uneventfully and was discharged 10 days after the procedure. Right heart dilation resolved within 15 days. The dog was doing well 7 months after valve implantation. This case demonstrates that TPV implantation with a stented valve is technically feasible in dogs with severe pulmonary valve disease. Stringent postoperative care, with particular attention to thrombosis and infectious endocarditis, and appropriate sizing and positioning of the valve stent are keys to the success of this procedure.
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- N Borenstein
- IMMR 42 Boulevard Jourdan, 74014, Paris, France.
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France; INSERM, (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), U955, Equipe 03, 51 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- IMMR 42 Boulevard Jourdan, 74014, Paris, France
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- INSERM, (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), U955, Equipe 03, 51 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil Cedex, France; Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation-Urgence-Soins Intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire ADVETIA, 9 Avenue Louis Breguet, 78140, Vélizy-Villacoublay, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Unité de Cardiologie D'Alfort, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation-Urgence-Soins Intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation-Urgence-Soins Intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation-Urgence-Soins Intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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- IMMR 42 Boulevard Jourdan, 74014, Paris, France
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- INSERM, (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), U955, Equipe 03, 51 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010, Créteil Cedex, France; Université Paris-Est, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation-Urgence-Soins Intensifs, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire D'Alfort (CHUVA), 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704, Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
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Piantedosi D, Piscitelli A, De Rosa A, Serrano Lopez B, Claretti M, Boz E, Mazzoni L, Navalon Calvo I, Ciaramella P, Bussadori C. Evaluation of left ventricular dimension and systolic function by standard transthoracic echocardiography before and 24-hours after percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus in 120 dogs. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223676. [PMID: 31596900 PMCID: PMC6785069 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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One hundred and twenty dogs were enrolled to value the effect of loading condition changes on left ventricular volumes before and 24-hours after the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion by Amplatzer Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO) using standard echocardiography. The animals were divided in pure breed (n. 94) and mixed breed (n. 26); subsequently, the pure breed dogs were divided on the basis of the size of the breed of belonging in 3 groups (small size n. 36; medium size n. 8; large size n. 50). Moreover, the animals were divided in three classes based on their age: until 6 months; 6-12 months; over 12 months. A significant reduction of all the examined parameters (left ventricle internal diameter at end-diastole-LVIDd; left ventricle internal diameter at end-systole-LVIDs; end-diastolic volume-EDV; end-systolic volume-ESV; end-diastolic volume index-EDVI; end-systolic volume index-ESVI; fractional shortening-FS) was observed after ductal closure. Twenty-four hours after the closure, the evaluation of the relative percentage difference (RPD) of the echocardiographic parameters showed a significant reduction, higher in small size breed than in large size breed dogs. No significant difference related to breed size was observed only for RPD_FS variable. A significant interaction effect, between breed size and age classes, was observed only for RPD_EDVI (F = 3.39; p = 0.039). Until six months of age there was no significant difference in RPD_EDVI reduction, but over 6 months a significant reduction between small size and large size breed dogs at 24-hours from the occlusion was observed. In conclusion, our data seem to indicate that small breed dogs show a greater tolerance to congenital volume overload than large breed dogs, and this finding could be justify a delay of PDA closure in order to simplify the interventional procedure.
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- Diego Piantedosi
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Markovic LE, Scansen BA. A pilot study evaluating cutting and high-pressure balloon valvuloplasty for dysplastic pulmonary valve stenosis in 7 dogs. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 25:61-73. [PMID: 31675525 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2019.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This case series describes early experience and technical aspects of cutting balloon dilation followed by high-pressure balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in dogs with dysplastic pulmonary valve stenosis. ANIMALS Seven client-owned dogs were enrolled in this study. METHODS Dogs were prospectively enrolled based on echocardiographic diagnosis of severe pulmonary valve dysplasia, defined as marked valve thickening with variable degrees of annular hypoplasia or subvalvar fibrous obstruction and a peak echocardiography-derived transpulmonary pressure gradient higher than 100 mmHg. Preinterventional and postinterventional hemodynamic data and transthoracic pressure gradients were obtained for all dogs. Recheck echocardiography varied in timing by client convenience, with maximum follow-up 35 months after intervention. RESULTS No intraprocedural or periprocedural mortality was observed. The only major complication was partial avulsion of a cutting blade related to exceeding recommended burst pressure of the device, which was not associated with obvious clinical consequence. Invasive hemodynamic measurements demonstrated an average reduction of 46% in peak systolic right ventricular-to-pulmonary artery pressure gradient (range, 31-77%). The echocardiographic results 24 h after procedure demonstrated an average reduction in pressure gradient of 43% (range, 20-66%), with late follow-up demonstrating an average reduction of 35% (range, 10-57%) compared with preprocedural echocardiography. CONCLUSIONS This procedure is a feasible therapeutic transcatheter intervention for dogs with dysplastic pulmonary valves and appears safe in this small cohort. The ideal selection criteria and rate of restenosis for this procedure is under investigation, and long-term follow-up and a large, randomized, controlled study are necessary to demonstrate efficacy.
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- L E Markovic
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Campus Delivery 1678, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1678, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Campus Delivery 1678, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1678, USA.
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Incidence of congenital malformations and impact on the mortality of neonatal canines. Theriogenology 2019; 140:52-57. [PMID: 31442737 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Canine congenital malformations are structural or functional abnormalities of organs present at birth that possibly interfere with the viability of newborns, thus contributing to neonatal mortality. This study evaluated and described the incidence of congenital malformations in neonatal dogs and determined the mortality rates among those affected. Of the 178 litters and 803 newborns included in the study, 24.7% (44/178) of the litters presented neonates with congenital malformations. The total rate of neonates that presented malformations was 6.7% (64/803). The total mortality rate in newborns with congenital defects was 5.4% (44/803), representing 68.7% (44/64) of the deaths observed among those affected. The early (0-2 days old) and late (3-30 days old) mortality rates among the affected neonates were 61.4% (27/44) and 38.6% (17/44), respectively. In total, 27 malformations were recorded, and the most common congenital defects were cleft palate 2.8% (23/803) and hydrocephaly 1.5% (12/803), either alone or associated with other malformations. The malformations were recorded in 15 breeds: Pug, Miniature Pinscher, Rottweiler, Pitbull, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Dachshund, Labrador Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, German Spitz, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih-tzu, Brazilian Terrier and mixed breed. One case of exposure to a teratogenic agent was reported, but no maternal exposure to teratogens during gestation was reported with the other litters. The occurrence of congenital defects may be related to genetic factors since the highest incidence of malformations (84.4%) was observed in purebred dogs.
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Claretti M, Lopez BS, Boz E, Martelli F, Pradelli D, Bussadori CM. Complications during catheter-mediated patent ductus arteriosus closure and pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty. J Small Anim Pract 2019; 60:607-615. [PMID: 31280488 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate and illustrate complications of cardiac catheterisation and the associated risk factors of the most common cardiac intervention procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective study of clinical records of client-owned dogs presented to a cardiology referral centre between January 2006 and December 2017. RESULTS Five hundred and twenty-four dogs were included, 62 of which had complications. Complications were divided into technical complications and those due to unexpected additional anatomical abnormalities. Seven procedures (1.33%) were interrupted; five dogs (0.95%) subsequently underwent surgery, and four dogs died during the interventional procedure, indicating a mortality rate of 0.76% CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: There is a low risk of complications following closure of patent ductus arteriosus or pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty when carried out by a trained team using standardised procedures in a referral centre.
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- M Claretti
- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso, 20131, Milan, Italy
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Watson CE, Payne JR, Borgeat K. Valvular aortic stenosis in three cats. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 25:1-6. [PMID: 31437784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Aortic stenosis affects 0.028% of cats in a shelter population, with valvular aortic stenosis compromising almost half of these cases. Of congenital heart diseases reported in cats, aortic stenosis is the second most common one, affecting 17% of these cases. Existing literature on valvular aortic stenosis is scant, and thus, presentation and prognosis of affected animals is poorly understood. In this case series, we describe three cats with confirmed valvular aortic stenosis. All cases were diagnosed echocardiographically, and all three had visible aortic valve leaflet fusion and a poststenotic dilation of the ascending aorta. Congestive heart failure developed in all three cases, and prognosis was poor. This case report highlights the existence of aortic valve dysplasia in cats and may allow clinicians a better understanding of the clinical presentation of this congenital abnormality.
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- C E Watson
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, North Somerset, BS40 5DU, United Kingdom
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- Langford Vets, University of Bristol, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, North Somerset, BS40 5DU, United Kingdom
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- Langford Vets, University of Bristol, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, North Somerset, BS40 5DU, United Kingdom.
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Rishniw M, Caivano D, Dickson D, Swift S, Rouben C, Dennis S, Sammarco C, Lustgarten J, Ljungvall I. Breed does not affect the association between murmur intensity and disease severity in dogs with pulmonic or subaortic stenosis. J Small Anim Pract 2019; 60:493-498. [PMID: 31032935 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether breed affects the ability of murmur intensity to predict the severity of stenosis in dogs with pulmonic stenosis or subaortic stenosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective multi-investigator study of dogs with pulmonic stenosis or subaortic stenosis. Murmur intensity, assessed by a four-level classification scheme, was compared with echocardiographically-determined pressure gradient across the affected valve. Breeds represented by at least 10 dogs at any murmur intensity were compared to determine the effect, if any, of breed. RESULTS A total of 1088 dogs (520 with pulmonic stenosis and 568 with subaortic stenosis, representing 106 breeds and the mixed breed group) were included; 208 dogs had soft, 210 had moderate, 283 had loud and 387 had palpable murmurs. Fifteen breeds were represented by at least 10 dogs: five breeds with at least 10 dogs had soft murmurs (132 dogs), nine breeds had moderate murmurs (149 dogs), 10 breeds had loud murmurs (188 dogs), and 11 breeds had palpable murmurs (286 dogs). No breeds differed in stenosis severity from any other breeds within any murmur grade. Post hoc power calculations suggested that we would have been able to detect at least a moderate or large effect size, had one existed. Several dogs with soft murmurs had more-than-mild disease severity. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Despite anecdotally perceived differences in the detection of heart murmurs between breeds, which have been proposed to potentially affect the interpretation of stenosis severity, we found no obvious breed effect in the ability to predict severity of stenosis.
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- M Rishniw
- Veterinary Information Network, Davis, California, 95616, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, 06126, Italy
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- HeartVets, Porthcawl, Wales, CF36 5LD, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, USA
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- Hope Veterinary Specialists, Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, 07724, USA
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- Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, 07724, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, University Animal Hospital, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Uppsala, SE-750 07, Sweden
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Ontiveros ES, Fousse SL, Crofton AE, Hodge TE, Gunther-Harrington CT, Visser LC, Stern JA. Congenital Cardiac Outflow Tract Abnormalities in Dogs: Prevalence and Pattern of Inheritance From 2008 to 2017. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:52. [PMID: 30873420 PMCID: PMC6402372 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) and valvular pulmonic stenosis (PS) are two of the most common congenital heart diseases of dogs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and mode of inheritance of these congenital heart diseases in a large veterinary teaching hospital population. Case records of dogs presented to the University of California Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UCD VMTH) between January 2008 to December 2017 were reviewed retrospectively and pedigree information was obtained when available. There were 259 unique SAS and 336 unique PS cases diagnosed during the study period. The prevalence of SAS was 0.3% of overall hospital admissions and 4.7% for all dogs seen by the cardiology service. The prevalence for PS was 0.41% of overall hospital admissions and 6.1% of dogs seen by the cardiology service. Bullmastiffs and Newfoundlands had the greatest prevalence (6.59 and 4.46%, respectively) and odds ratio (52.43 and 34.73, respectively) for SAS. Bulldogs and French Bulldogs had the greatest prevalence (4.8 and 2.7%, respectively) and odds ratio (13.32 and 7.52, respectively) for PS. The identified prevalence of SAS and PS is higher than previously reported. Pedigree analysis in SAS affected Bullmastiffs, Golden Retrievers, and Rottweilers suggested an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. The mode of inheritance for PS in Bulldogs, also appears to be autosomal recessive. The results of this study can be used to inform future selection of breeding pairs and genetic studies aimed at reducing the prevalence of these common congenital heart diseases.
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- Eric S Ontiveros
- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- University of California Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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Hokanson CM, Rhinehart JD, Scansen BA. Bidirectional flow across a perforate cor triatriatum dexter in a dog with concurrent pulmonary, tricuspid, and mitral valve dysplasia. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 21:93-97. [PMID: 30797449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A 10-week-old male intact mixed breed dog presented for evaluation of suspected right-sided congestive heart failure. Echocardiographic imaging revealed a perforate cor triatriatum dexter (CTD), along with pulmonary valve stenosis and tricuspid and mitral valve dysplasia. In typical CTD cases, there is unidirectional blood flow across the dividing membrane, from the caudal into the cranial right atrial chambers. Owing to right-sided pressure alterations caused by the concurrent valvar defects, color Doppler imaging demonstrated bidirectional flow across the CTD membrane.
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- C M Hokanson
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 601 Vernon L Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in a mature dog. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 21:10-17. [PMID: 30797440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A 2-year 10-month, male neutered, crossbreed dog presented for evaluation of cyanosis and exercise intolerance. Doppler echocardiography revealed severe dilation of the right atrium and right ventricle with moderate pulmonary hypertension. Right-to-left shunting across a large ostium secundum atrial septal defect was confirmed by contrast echocardiography. Thoracic radiography revealed a vascular pattern together with cardiomegaly. Computed tomography angiography identified an anomalous pulmonary venous connection in which all pulmonary veins, apart from the right middle vein, coalesced into a single, large aneurysmal vein that then drained into the right atrium via the cranial vena cava. The distal opening of the right middle pulmonary vein could not be determined. A presumptive diagnosis of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection was made. The dog was medically managed with sildenafil (1.5 mg/kg by mouth [PO] every 8 h) and remained clinically stable for 2 months before euthanasia due to worsening exercise intolerance. On postmortem examination, all pulmonary veins, including the right middle vein, were shown to communicate with a single, large central vein. This large vein then connected with the right atrium via the cranial vena cava, consistent with a total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. This case report describes a rare congenital abnormality which has not been previously reported in a mature dog.
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Anatomical anomalies and variations of main thoracic vessels in dogs: a computed tomography study. J Vet Cardiol 2019; 21:57-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2018.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wesselowski S, Saunders AB, Gordon SG. Anatomy, baseline characteristics, and procedural outcome of patent ductus arteriosus in German Shepherd dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2018; 33:471-477. [PMID: 30556180 PMCID: PMC6430865 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background German Shepherd dogs (GSD) are predisposed to developing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and are reportedly prone to type III (tubular) PDA anatomy. Dogs with type III anatomy are not considered favorable candidates for device‐based intervention. Objective To describe the PDA anatomy, baseline characteristics, and procedural outcome of GSD with PDA. Animals Twenty‐eight client‐owned GSD. Methods Retrospective review of medical records of 28 GSD diagnosed with PDA that underwent surgical ligation or transcatheter device closure between 2007 and 2017. Results German Shepherd dogs with PDA often presented with clinical signs (50%), concurrent congenital heart disease (35.7%), and arrhythmias (29%). Dogs were typically mature at presentation (median age, 12.1 months) and evenly distributed by sex (57% female). The PDA anatomy was classified in 24 of 28 GSD, with type II anatomy being most common (21/24). Three dogs had unusual anatomy (type IV in 1, type V in 2). Median minimal ductal diameter (MDD) in this population was larger than previously reported in a mixed population and ranged between 4.4 and 4.9 mm depending upon imaging modality. Successful closure was achieved using an Amplatz canine duct occluder (ACDO) in 22 dogs or by surgical ligation in 6 dogs. No cases of type III anatomy were confirmed. Conclusions and Clinical Importance The majority of GSD in this population had type II PDA anatomy that was amenable to ACDO deployment. Predisposition for large MDD and occasional, unusual PDA anatomy suggests that transesophageal echocardiography may be beneficial for optimal procedural planning in this breed.
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- Sonya Wesselowski
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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Dias Moreira AS, Grint K, Stepien R, Shaw G, Peek S. Tricuspid valve dysplasia and a patent foramen ovale resulting in severe tricuspid regurgitation and right-heart dilation in a Red Angus calf. J Vet Cardiol 2018; 21:28-33. [PMID: 30797442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A two-month-old Red Angus heifer calf presented to the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care for evaluation of suspected severe bronchopneumonia. Pertinent physical exam findings included tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea with a significant abdominal component, and cyanotic mucous membranes. On thoracic auscultation, wheezes were present bilaterally, as well as a grade 2/6 right apical systolic murmur. Thoracic radiographs revealed cardiomegaly, most severely affecting the right side. Echocardiography showed tricuspid valve dysplasia, resulting in severe tricuspid regurgitation and right-heart dilation, as well as a patent foramen ovale. A postmortem examination confirmed the presence of the aforementioned cardiac abnormalities and revealed only mild pulmonary changes. This case report is the first to describe tricuspid dysplasia in the absence of multiple, complex congenital cardiac abnormalities in a calf, and it highlights the value of echocardiography for an antemortem diagnosis.
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- A S Dias Moreira
- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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Chetboul V, Damoiseaux C, Poissonnier C, Lavennes M, Bertrand S, Borenstein N, Behr L, Pouchelon JL, Gouni V, Desquilbet L. Specific features and survival of French bulldogs with congenital pulmonic stenosis: a prospective cohort study of 66 cases. J Vet Cardiol 2018; 20:405-414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To A, Hostnik ET, Rhinehart JD, Scansen BA. Electrocardiography-gated cardiac CT angiography can differentiate brachycephalic dogs with and without pulmonary valve stenosis and findings differ from transthoracic echocardiography. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2018; 60:145-158. [PMID: 30475441 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Pulmonary valve stenosis (PS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed congenital heart defects in dogs. Currently, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the standard modality used to evaluate PS. Image acquisition by TTE can be challenging in some brachycephalic breeds of dogs. The use of echocardiographic-gated CT angiography (ECG-gated CTA) in veterinary medicine is limited. This retrospective method comparison study investigated right and left ventricular outflow diameters by sedated ECG-gated CTA and unsedated TTE in 14 brachycephalic dogs with PS and 12 brachycephalic dogs without PS. Measurements of ventricular outflow structures were made in early systole and end diastole for both modalities and then compared for significance between systolic and diastolic phases, as well as between the two modalities. Ratios of the pulmonary trunk diameter to the aorta at different locations (aortic valve, aortic annulus, and ascending aorta) and in different planes (transverse, sagittal) were compared between dogs with PS and without PS, as well as within dogs, by both TTE and ECG-gated CTA. Transthoracic echocardiography and ECG-gated CTA both detected significantly greater pulmonary trunk to aorta ratios in dogs with PS at all aortic locations (P < 0.05). Pulmonary valve to aortic valve ratios were significantly smaller in dogs with PS (P < 0.05). Pulmonary trunk to aorta and pulmonary valve to aorta ratios were achieved with good anatomic detail using ECG-gated CTA. Ratios of the pulmonary trunk and pulmonary valve relative to the aorta may be useful to evaluate for PS using a modality that is underutilized for cardiac assessment.
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- Ada To
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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There remain areas of uncertainty in optimal technique, preferred candidates, and expected outcome for small animal patients undergoing cardiac intervention. This article highlights issues within interventional cardiology that are in need of study and offers the author's opinion and experience on topics such as variants of pulmonary valve anatomy and alternatives to conventional balloon dilation for pulmonary valve stenosis, patient selection for cutting or high-pressure balloon dilation of aortic valvar or subaortic stenosis, occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in very small dogs, ductal stenting in conditions with reduced pulmonary blood flow, and alternative considerations for vascular access and closure.
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McAulay G, Borgeat K, Sargent J, Mõtsküla P, Neves J, Dukes-McEwan J, Luis Fuentes V. Phenotypic description of cardiac findings in a population of Dogue de Bordeaux with an emphasis on atrial fibrillation. Vet J 2018; 234:111-118. [PMID: 29680382 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to describe the clinical phenotype of Dogue de Bordeaux (DdB) referred for cardiac investigation, with particular reference to the prevalence of atrial fibrillation and associated features. Review of canine medical records of two United Kingdom veterinary referral hospitals identified 64 DdB with available echocardiographic and electrocardiographic (ECG)/Holter data. Atrial fibrillation was documented in 25 (39%) dogs and supraventricular tachycardia was recorded in five (7.8%) dogs. In a subset of 34 dogs, excluding congenital heart disease (n=17), presence of a cardiac mass (n=7) and non-cardiac neoplasia (n=6), 19 (56%) dogs had atrial fibrillation, with a median heart rate of 200 beats per min (bpm) on presentation. Atrial fibrillation was inconsistently associated with cardiac chamber remodelling, but was frequently associated with systolic dysfunction (13/19, 68.4%) and right sided atrial or ventricular dilatation (14/19, 73.7%) in dogs with atrial fibrillation in this subset. No dogs in this subset had right sided atrial or ventricular dilatation in the absence of supraventricular arrhythmia or systolic dysfunction. The absence of structural heart disease in some dogs with supraventricular arrhythmias suggests that an underlying primary arrhythmic process might be responsible for initiating remodelling, although a primary cardiomyopathy cannot be ruled out.
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- G McAulay
- Cardio-respiratory Referrals, New Priory Vets Brighton, BN1 8QR, UK.
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- Royal Veterinary College, Department of Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK
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- Royal Veterinary College, Department of Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK
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- Royal Veterinary College, Department of Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Chester High Road, Neston CH64 7TE, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Chester High Road, Neston CH64 7TE, UK
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- Royal Veterinary College, Department of Clinical Science and Services, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK
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Kaplan JL, Gunther-Harrington CT, Sutton JS, Stern JA. Multiple midline defects identified in a litter of golden retrievers following gestational administration of prednisone and doxycycline: a case series. BMC Vet Res 2018. [PMID: 29530019 PMCID: PMC5848590 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-018-1419-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background The teratogenic effects of immunomodulatory and certain antimicrobial therapies are described in small rodents and humans. While the described teratogenic effects in small rodents have been extrapolated to make conclusions about its use in the pregnant dam, teratogenic effects of prednisone and doxycycline have not yet been reported in the dog. Here we report and describe midline defects observed in a litter of golden retriever puppies exposed to mid-gestational immunosuppressive and antimicrobial therapy. Case presentation Twenty-one days into gestation, the dam of a litter of eight golden retriever puppies was administered prednisone, doxycycline, and tramadol as treatment for immune-mediated polyarthritis. The individuals in the litter were subsequently diagnosed with a variety of midline defects and congenital cardiac defects. This case series describes the variety of identified defects and presents a descriptive account of complex congenital abnormalities that are likely secondary to teratogenic effects of one or more drugs administered during gestation. The available puppies, dam, and grand dam underwent thorough physical examination, complete echocardiogram, and where indicated, advanced imaging with various surgical corrections when possible. Numerous midline congenital defects and congenital heart disease were identified in the puppies evaluated. Ultimately 5 of 8 puppies born to the dam were presented for thorough evaluation. The midline defects include: gastroschisis (1), peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias (4, PPDH), umbilical hernia (4), unilateral cryptorchidism (1 of 4 males), cleft palate (1), renal agenesis (1), renal abnormalities (1), sternal and vertebral abnormalities (3), remnant liver lobe (1) and malformations consistent with ductal plate malformations with congenital hepatic fibrosis (1). The congenital cardiac defects include: ventricular septal defect (4, VSD) and subaortic stenosis (4, SAS). The presence of greater than one congenital defect was noted in all 5 of the dogs evaluated. Surgical correction was necessary for PPDH in 4 puppies. Medical intervention was recommended for congenital cardiac disease in 1 puppy. Conclusion This case report is the first to describe midline defects in dogs that have been exposed to immunomodulatory therapy during gestation. A causative relationship between mid-gestational immunomodulatory exposure and midline defects cannot be proven, however, this case supports a clear association and provides case-based evidence to support its avoidance when possible.
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- Joanna L Kaplan
- WR Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
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