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KUTARA K, KADEKARU S, HISAEDA K, SUGIMOTO K, ONO T, INOUE Y, NAKAMURA S, YOSHITAKE R, OHZAWA E, GOTO A, IWATA E, SHIBANO K, UNE Y, KITAGAWA H. Postmortem magnetic resonance imaging findings of tricuspid atresia with ventricular and atrial septal defects and subvalvular pulmonic stenosis in a Japanese native Noma horse. J Equine Sci 2023; 34:121-125. [PMID: 38274557 PMCID: PMC10806361 DOI: 10.1294/jes.34.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The necropsy of a 2-day-old Noma horse that died of weakness showed an enlarged cardiac base and a narrow cardiac apex, suggesting cardiac malformation. The excised heart underwent imaging to investigate its luminal structure. On three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging, the right atrium and right ventricle were discontinuous. The right atrium communicated with the left atrium and the left ventricle communicated with the right ventricle. The lumen narrowed near the pulmonary artery valve. Since the same findings were observed on gross examination, the foal was diagnosed with tricuspid atresia with ventricular and atrial septal defects, along with subvalvular pulmonic stenosis.
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- Kenji KUTARA
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi
University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Noma Horse Preservation Society, Ehime 794-0082,
Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama
University of Science, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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Navalón I, Coromoto Verdugo B, Tursi M. Tricuspid atresia with atrial and ventricular septal defects in a kitten. J Vet Cardiol 2023; 51:138-144. [PMID: 38128419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2023.11.008] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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A 45-days-old mixed-breed female cat was referred to a veterinary specialty hospital for evaluation due to poor general condition, dyspnea of possible cardiac origin, and a heart murmur. The results of the physical examination, thoracic radiography, and echocardiography led to a diagnosis of hypotrophy of the right ventricle, tricuspid atresia, and atrial septal defect. Cardiovascular pathological findings confirmed the clinical diagnosis in addition to the observation of a ventricular septal defect. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of tricuspid atresia with atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect in a cat.
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- I Navalón
- Hospital Veterinari Canis C/. Can Pau Birol, 38 - 17006 Girona, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini, 2 - 10095, Grugliasco, Turin, Italy.
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Pérez W, Méndez V, Vazquez N, Navarrete M, König HE. Gross anatomy of the heart of the alpaca (Vicugna pacos, Linnaeus 1758). Anat Histol Embryol 2017; 47:110-118. [PMID: 29205465 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The available information about anatomical characteristics of the cardiovascular system of the alpaca (Vicugna pacos, Linnaeus 1758) is scarce. The general objective of this work was to describe its heart anatomy. We dissected six adult animals and five neonates. The heart of the alpaca was located in the middle mediastinum, with a craniocaudal extension from the third to the sixth rib. No ligament that connected the fibrous pericardium to the sternum or to the diaphragm was detected. In the right atrium, there was a developed crista terminalis and small pectinate muscles. In the right ventricle, the septomarginal trabecula was very large. From the proximities of the interventricular septum arose small septomarginal trabeculae that ended in carnous trabeculae of the septal wall. The left atrium included little developed pectinate muscles. On the left ventricle, both papillary muscles were bilobed. Two left septomarginal trabeculas were detected in this ventricle. The left subclavian artery was originated from the aortic arch separately from the brachiocephalic trunk, and bicarotid trunk was present. The other branches of the subclavian artery were similar to the domestic ruminants. The arterial supply of the heart was of the right type. In conclusion, the heart anatomy of alpaca and the irrigation of thoracic cavity were more similar to those of old world camels and different from domestic ruminants.
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- W Pérez
- Área de Anatomía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área de Anatomía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área de Anatomía, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Laboratorio de Anatomía Animal y Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
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- Institut für Anatomie, Histologie und Embryologie, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Austria
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Common Arterial Trunk in a 3-Day-Old Alpaca Cria. Case Rep Vet Med 2016; 2016:4609126. [PMID: 29955416 PMCID: PMC6005283 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4609126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A 3-day-old alpaca cria presented for progressive weakness and dyspnea since birth. Complete bloodwork, thoracic radiographs, and endoscopic examination of the nasal passages and distal trachea revealed no significant findings. Echocardiogram and contrast study revealed a single artery overriding a large ventricular septal defect (VSD). A small atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale was also noted. Color flow Doppler and an agitated saline contrast study revealed bidirectional but primarily right to left flow through the VSD and bidirectional shunting through the atrial defect. Differential diagnosis based on echocardiographic findings included common arterial trunk, Tetralogy of Fallot, and pulmonary atresia with a VSD. Postmortem examination revealed a large common arterial trunk with a quadricuspid valve overriding a VSD. Additionally, defect in the atrial septum was determined to be a patent foramen ovale. A single pulmonary trunk arose from the common arterial trunk and bifurcated to the left and right pulmonary artery, consistent with a Collet and Edwards' type I common arterial trunk with aortic predominance. Although uncommon, congenital cardiac defects should be considered in animals presenting with clinical signs of hypoxemia, dyspnea, or failure to thrive.
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Poser H, Dalla Pria A, De Benedictis GM, Stelletta C, Berlanda M, Guglielmini C. Ventricular septal defect and double-chambered right ventricle in an alpaca. J Vet Cardiol 2015; 17:71-6. [PMID: 25595611 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2014.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Revised: 05/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A 20-month-old male alpaca was referred for evaluation of a cardiac murmur evident since birth. Echocardiography identified a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a fibro-muscular band causing a stenosis of the right ventricular outflow tract. Right ventricular catheterization and selective angiography confirmed the diagnosis of VSD and double-chambered right ventricle with bidirectional shunting.
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- Helen Poser
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy.
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell'Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, PD, Italy
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