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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-73 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Cardiology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Canine
- Left-to-right shunt
- Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion