Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 95 Cases

Lucina, Stephany Buba; Sarraff, Ana Paula; Wolf, Marcela; Silva, Vinícius B.C.; Sousa, Marlos Gonçalves; Froes, Tilde Rodrigues

doi:10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100505

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“…2015) and in dogs is 0.46 to 1.6% (Buchanan 1992, 1999, Lucina et al . 2020). While there are defects that are diagnosed more frequently than others, regional differences, improved imaging and the redefining of anatomic classifications and clarification of terminology results in variations in frequency reporting.…”

Section: When To Consider Congenital Heart Diseasementioning

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Key considerations in the approach to congenital heart disease in dogs and cats

Saunders

2021

J of Small Animal Practice

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Congenital heart disease is an important subset of all cardiovascular disease in dogs and cats that is present at birth and most often detected in young animals but can be diagnosed in adulthood. The range of abnormalities that can occur during development of the heart is vast incorporating simple and complex defects, varying degrees of severity and clinical presentations that include heart failure and cyanosis. While some defects do not result in morbidity in an individual animal, others cause severe clinical signs and death at a young age. Advances in imaging and expanding treatment options offer increasingly more possibilities in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease which is the focus of this review. The objective is to provide a broad overview of current practice and highlight key aspects to guide practitioners in their approach to congenital heart disease diagnosis and knowledge of available treatment options.

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“…2020, Lucina et al . 2020). These descriptions provide insight into the frequency of CHD, which defects are more common, breeds affected, and how these change over time or are represented in different populations.…”

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Key considerations in the approach to congenital heart disease in dogs and cats

Saunders

2021

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…In the canine population, the prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) ranges between 0.13 and 1.6% [ 13 ]. Single cardiac defects are present in 88.14% of dogs with CHD, while multiple defects are found in the remaining 11.86% of cases [ 14 ].…”

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“…Patent ductus arterial (PDA) is considered the second largest CHD in dogs, with a rate of prevalence between 8 and 26% [ 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Reverse PDA (rPDA) is much rarer [ 14 ].…”

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Identification and Clinical Significance of Heart Murmurs in Puppies Involved in Puppy Trade

Pugliese

Biondi

Maestra

et al. 2021

Veterinary Sciences

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The detection of a congenital heart defect at purchase is an important step in early detection from a clinical and legal standpoint. Indeed, some cardiac abnormalities may be corrected with surgery, and very often, treatment needs to be performed early before congestive heart failure or irreversible heart damage can occur. From a legal viewpoint, if the defect is revealed in a newly purchased puppy, the buyer may be required to return it and receive compensation. Puppies affected with congenital heart defects are likely to die prematurely, causing emotional suffering to the owner. Furthermore, by considering breed predisposition, early recognition allows breeders to avoid breeding from particular dogs with genetic defects and prevent the continuation of genetic defects in breeding lines. Given gaps in the literature about the recognition of murmurs in the puppy trade, the present article describes how to identify a heart murmur in a puppy during a pre-purchase examination and its significance from a clinical and legal viewpoint. In the canine population, the prevalence of cardiac defects ranges between 0.13 and 1.6%. Pulmonic stenosis is the most common defect found in puppies, followed by patent ductus arteriosus, subaortic stenosis, and ventricular septal defect. On the basis of the above considerations, the veterinarian should recognize and identify the murmur following a protocol for routine examination of puppies involved in trade.

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“…This group of illnesses occurs due to morphofunctional changes in the heart or large vessels, caused by malformations at specific stages of embryonic development that persist after birth. Among these diseases, persistence of the ductus arteriosus (PDA) stands out, characterized by the failure to adequately close the duct after birth, and pulmonary and subaortic stenosis, defined by failures in the opening and closing of the valves (LUCINA et al, 2021).…”

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Analysis of the Echocardiographic Profile of Dogs Evaluated at a Veterinary Clinic in Porto Alegre/Rs/ Brazil Over a Six-Month Period

Rigon,

Neuwald,

Rocha

et al. 2023

JASR

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The echocardiogram has become an extremely relevant exam for veterinary cardiology. By measuring several parameters, it is possible to evaluate anatomy and function, making it a highly valuable technique for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases in domestic animals. Furthermore, the exam allows you to monitor the evolution of cardiac changes, making it very useful for progressive diseases. Therefore, the objective of this work is to analyze the echocardiographic profile of dogs treated at a veterinary clinic specializing in cardiorespiratory conditions regarding the prevalence of diseases diagnosed through echocardiographic examination. To this end, a retrospective study was carried out on the echocardiographic profile of 771 dogs treated at the Sopro Vet Veterinary Clinic from October 2022 to March 2023. The animals were cataloged and classified according to breed, sex, age, size and age group, as well as cardiac changes and cardiovascular diseases identified in the examination. Of the dogs that took part in the study, animals of no defined breed, females, over eight years old and of small size prevailed. Mitral valve myxomatous disease was the most prevalent disease, affecting 70.9% of dogs, being most common in the mitral valve, followed by mitral and tricuspid valves simultaneously. This pathology occurred mainly in small, elderly animals and in similar percentages between males and females. Other diseases were also recorded, but with lower prevalence.

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Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 95 Cases

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Key considerations in the approach to congenital heart disease in dogs and cats

Key considerations in the approach to congenital heart disease in dogs and cats

Identification and Clinical Significance of Heart Murmurs in Puppies Involved in Puppy Trade

Analysis of the Echocardiographic Profile of Dogs Evaluated at a Veterinary Clinic in Porto Alegre/Rs/ Brazil Over a Six-Month Period

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