Aortic rupture and aorto‐pulmonary fistulation in the Friesian horse: Characterisation of the clinical and gross<i>post mortem</i>findings in 24 cases

Ploeg, Margreet; Saey, Veronique; Bruijn, C. M. de; Gröne, Andrea; Chiers, Koen; Loon, Gunther van; Ducatelle, Richard; Weeren, P. R. van; Back, Willem; Delesalle, Cathérine

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00580.x

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“…; Ploeg et al . ). Aortic ruptures in Friesian horses occur most commonly at about 4 years of age (Ploeg et al .…”

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“…Aortic ruptures in Friesian horses occur most commonly at about 4 years of age (Ploeg et al . ). Friesian horses that experience aortic rupture may die suddenly or have clinical signs present from days to months (Van der Linde‐Sipman et al .…”

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“…; Ploeg et al . ). The clinical signs associated with aortic rupture in other horse breeds include heart failure, sudden unexplained death and death associated with physical exertion such as racing or breeding activity in stallions (Rooney et al .…”

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Aortic rupture causing cardiac tamponade in a 24‐day‐old Friesian colt with concurrent colonic Chlamydiosis and Balantidiasis

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Nielsen

McKell

et al. 2015

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary A 24‐day‐old Friesian colt died suddenly and a physical examination the morning the foal died showed no abnormalities and serum IgG levels >8.0 g/l. Necropsy examination revealed haemopericardium and a 2 cm transverse tear at the root of the aorta. The foal was also found to have Chlamydophila spp. in the epithelium and Balantidium coli on the mucosal surface of the large colon. An aortic rupture is a novel finding in a foal, colonic Chlamydiosis has not been previously reported in horses and Balantidium coli has not been reported in equids in North America.

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“…; Ploeg et al . ). Aortic ruptures in Friesian horses occur most commonly at about 4 years of age (Ploeg et al .…”

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confidence: 97%

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Aortic rupture causing cardiac tamponade in a 24‐day‐old Friesian colt with concurrent colonic Chlamydiosis and Balantidiasis

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Nielsen

McKell

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“…In Friesian horses, aortic rupture is more common compared to Warmblood horses . In contrast to Warmblood horses, aortic rupture in Friesian horses typically occurs close to the ligamentum arteriosum with formation of a pseudoaneurysm and aortopulmonary fistulation . The reason why Friesians are predisposed to aortic rupture at this specific location remains unknown.…”

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Differences in ultrasound‐derived arterial wall stiffness parameters and noninvasive blood pressure between Friesian horses and Warmblood horses

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Clercq

Steenkiste

et al. 2020

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Background Aortic rupture is more common in Friesians compared to Warmbloods, which might be related to differences in arterial wall composition and, as such, arterial wall stiffness (AWS). Currently, nothing is known about differences in AWS between these breeds. Objectives Comparison of AWS parameters and noninvasive blood pressure between Friesians and Warmbloods. Animals One hundred one healthy Friesians and 101 age‐matched healthy Warmbloods. Methods Two‐dimensional and pulsed‐wave Doppler ultrasound examination was performed of the aorta, common carotid artery, and external iliac artery to define local and regional AWS parameters. Regional aortic AWS was estimated using aortic‐to‐external iliac artery pulse wave velocity (PWVa‐e) and carotid‐to‐external iliac artery pulse wave velocity (PWVc‐e). Noninvasive blood pressure and heart rate were recorded simultaneously. Results Systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure and pulse pressure were significantly higher in Friesians compared to Warmbloods. No significant difference in heart rate was found. Most local AWS parameters (diameter change, compliance coefficient, distensibility coefficient) were significantly lower in Friesians compared to Warmbloods, indicating a stiffer aorta in Friesians. This difference could be confirmed by the regional stiffness parameters. A higher PWVa‐e and PWVc‐e was found in Friesians. For the cranial and caudal common carotid artery and external iliac artery, most local AWS parameters were not significantly different. Conclusions and clinical importance Results indicate that aortic AWS differs between Friesian and Warmblood horses. Friesians seem to have a stiffer aorta, which might be related to the higher incidence of aortic rupture in Friesians.

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“…The very young age of the foal is remarkable as the youngest reported Friesian horse with aortic rupture so far was a 1‐year‐old (Ploeg et al . , ). Cases of aortic rupture in very young Friesian foals have been mentioned in discussions with owners and veterinarians; however, this is the first reported case with necropsy findings and illustrations.…”

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Aortic rupture in Friesian horses

Saey

2015

Equine Veterinary Education

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Aortic rupture and aorto‐pulmonary fistulation in the Friesian horse: Characterisation of the clinical and grosspost mortemfindings in 24 cases

Abstract: Equine practitioners should realise that in Friesian horses presented with a history of recurrent false colic, coughing, sustained tachycardia and/or peripheral oedema, aortic rupture and aorto-pulmonary fistulation should be included in the differential diagnosis.

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Aortic rupture causing cardiac tamponade in a 24‐day‐old Friesian colt with concurrent colonic Chlamydiosis and Balantidiasis

Aortic rupture causing cardiac tamponade in a 24‐day‐old Friesian colt with concurrent colonic Chlamydiosis and Balantidiasis

Differences in ultrasound‐derived arterial wall stiffness parameters and noninvasive blood pressure between Friesian horses and Warmblood horses

Aortic rupture in Friesian horses

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