Species: Dog
Condition: Conotruncal Heart Malformations
Organ System: Cardiovascular
Conotruncal heart malformations refers to a group of congenital heart defects that involve the heart’s central dividing wall and/or the major blood vessels that carry blood out of the heart to either the lungs or the general circulation. The most common form, the tetralogy of Fallot, consists of ventricular septal defect, pulmonic stenosis, overriding of the aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Breeds predisposed are Keeshonds, English Bulldogs, Miniature Poodles, Miniature Shnauzers, and Wirehaired Fox terriers. Pulmonic stenosis and ventricular septal defect cause a pot-bellied appearance, an enlarged liver, and fluid accumulation in the hindlegs. Affected dogs have exercise intolerance, difficulty breathing, stunted growth, weight loss, and bluish gums.
Breeds exposed to Conotruncal Heart Malformations – Research Reference
Doberman Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & (Giger 2003)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – (Giger 2003) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & (Giger 2003)
Dobermann – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) & (Giger 2003)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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