Today’s case is a 5-month-old Labrador Retriever who presents for evaluation of a heart murmur. Take a look and post your comments!
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Hello, I believe that’s a DV view instead of a VD, would that explain why is the aortic arch less vissible on this view? Thank you.
Yes it is a dorsoventral projection, thank you. It may explain why the aortic arch is less visible on that view. It is also quite midline so is under the spine in the position of the mediastinum.
http://vet.cornell.edu/hospital/Services/Companion/Cardiology/conditions/subaortic-stenosis.cfm
Several surgical procedures and minimally invasive (balloon catheterization) procedures have been performed to reduce the obstruction of subaortic stenosis with variable success. However, recently a new technique has become available utilizing a special “cutting” balloon, which appears to have favorable results.
Interesting, thanks for the information!
Thanks for sharing ˜~I have this question. Is there a bulge around LA area in left lateral recumbency? Thanks!
Yes, I agree there is some left atrial enlargement on the left lateral projection.