Right-to-left shunting patent ductus arteriosus with pulmonary hypertension in a cat.
A 16-month-old, neutered female domestic shorthaired cat had tachypnoea, inappetence and a heart murmur, which had been first detected at eight weeks old. Diagnosis of reverse shunting patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension was based on a detailed two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic examination. This report documents the clinical and imaging findings in this rare feline condition.
Connolly
D J
DJ
Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA.
Lamb
C R
CR
Boswood
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D000818:Animals; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography