Multiple congenital cardiovascular defects including type IV persistent truncus arteriosus in a Shetland pony - Short communication

Acta Vet Hung. 2016 Sep;64(3):360-364. doi: 10.1556/004.2016.033.

Abstract

This case report describes the pathological findings of multiple congenital cardiac defects in a 2-year-old female Shetland pony with clinical signs of chronic respiratory distress. Persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA) type IV, interventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary trunk agenesis, pulmonary arteries arising from the descending aorta, and compensatory right ventricular hypertrophy were observed.

Keywords: Congenital anomaly; heart defects; persistent truncus arteriosus; pony.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / pathology
  • Cardiovascular Abnormalities / veterinary*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / congenital*
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horses