Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

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Echocardiographic features of indirect Gerbode defect in a cat

  • Lee, Sang-Kwon (College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Namsoon (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Cho, Kyoung-Oh (College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Soliman, Mahmoud (College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Yun, Munsu (Time Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Choi, Jihye (College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University)
  • Received : 2019.03.05
  • Accepted : 2019.05.23
  • Published : 2019.09.30
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Abstract

This report describes the echocardiographic features of an indirect Gerbode defect in a young cat. Echocardiography revealed high-velocity, turbulent systolic flow directed from left ventricle to right ventricle through a ventricular septal defect. The flow immediately entered the right atrium through a tricuspid septal leaflet. The indirect-type Gerbode defect was confirmed through necropsy. When a high-velocity turbulent flow in the RA without pulmonary hypertension is observed on echocardiography, Gerbode defect should be considered.

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