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Pulmonic Stenosis

Congenital narrowing of the pulmonic heart valve, the third most common congenital heart defect in dogs.

Key Facts

  • Right ventricular outflow tract narrowed at or near pulmonic valve
  • Most cases are mild and do not affect life expectancy
  • Severe disease (>80 mmHg gradient): 30% risk of sudden death
  • Treatment: balloon valvuloplasty for severe cases (>80 mmHg)
  • Reduces sudden death risk by 53%
  • Predisposed breeds: Labrador, terriers, Miniature Schnauzer, English Bulldog, Boxer
  • Heart murmur detected on puppy exam is classic presentation

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Related Conditions

Heart DiseaseCondition

— congenital cardiac condition

Tetralogy Of FallotCondition

One of the four primary structural defects that defines the condition.

Symptoms

CyanosisSymptom

Narrowing of the pulmonary outflow tract forces deoxygenated blood into systemic circulation.

SyncopeSymptom

— fainting from abnormal rhythm

Source Articles (2)

Pulmonic Stenosis In Dogs And CatsTetralogy Of Fallot In Dogs And Cats

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