Acute pulmonary edema in a dog with severe pulmonary valve stenosis: A rare complication after balloon valvuloplasty.

Autor: Oricco, S., Boz, E., Dravelli, G., Rossi, C., Papa, M., Signorelli, S., Gatti, L., Gendusa, M., Noto, F., Caristi, D., Bussadori, C.M.
Zdroj: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology; Feb2022, Vol. 39, p1-7, 7p
Abstrakt: Pulmonic stenosis is a frequent congenital heart disease in dogs, and the treatment of choice is balloon valvuloplasty which is usually safe and successful. The authors describe for the first time a severe complication after balloon valvuloplasty in a five-month-old dog. After effective treatment, with a considerable drop in right ventricular pressures, the dog developed hypoxemia and dyspnea due to pulmonary edema. The dog underwent intensive care and symptoms improved after a few hours of oxygen therapy, continuous positive airway pressure, and furosemide. Although this event is rare, it could have a large impact on patient survival and should be considered in the treatment of severe pulmonary valve stenosis in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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