title: Double-chambered left ventricle in a cat.
abstract: Double-chambered left ventricle is a rare congenital disorder in which the left ventricular cavity is subdivided into two cavities by an anomalous septum or muscle band. We describe a case of double-chambered left ventricle, most likely caused by the presence of excessive left ventricular bands, in an asymptomatic cat.
authors.affiliation: East Anglia Cardiology Ltd, 5 Hall Lane, Great Hormead, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK. Electronic address: paul@eastangliacardiology.com.
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Nuvet, Hedley House, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, UK.
authors.forename: Marwan N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Tarazi
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Morphology Unit, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College and Royal Brompton Hospital, Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY, UK.
authors.forename: Siew Yen
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Ho
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002415:Cats; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000662:veterinary; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography
keywords: Congenital heart disease; Feline; Left ventricular band; Moderator band