PDA

Presentation A 1.5 year old female West Highland White Terrier presented for evaluation of a murmur noted during routine examination. The owner did note exercise intolerance as well as shortness of breath during excitement. Physical examination indicated a grade V/VI left base continuous murmur. Thoracic Radiographs Moderate cardiomegaly (VHS 11.2) with marked left atrial and left ventricular dilation. A ductual aneurysm is present typical of a PDA and there is marked pulmonary over circulation (Fig 1.) Figure 1: Right lateral (A) and ventrodorsal (B) thoracic radiographs showing marked left sided cardiac enlargement as well as a large ductal aneurysm (White …Read More