Successful closure of left-to-right patent ductus arteriosus in three dogs with concurrent pulmonary hypertension

Rachel L. Seibert, Herbert W. Maisenbacher, Robert Prošek, Darcy B. Adin, Wendy G. Arsenault, Amara H. Estrada

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Abstract

Closure of reversed patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is generally accepted to be contraindicated due to case based evidence of worsened outcomes, but little is known about closure of left-to-right PDA with concurrent pulmonary hypertension (PH). This report describes three dogs presenting with varying severity of PH and clinical signs, all with documented left-to-right PDA. The PDA was closed in each case; either by surgical ligation or transarterial device occlusion, and follow up was available for a minimum of 8 months. Every case had a successful outcome with improvement or resolution of PH and associated clinical signs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-73
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Veterinary Cardiology
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Canine
  • Left-to-right shunt
  • Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion

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