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Infective aortic valve endocarditis in a cat with patent ductus arteriosus and perimembranous ventricular septal

C Brennan1, T Gunasekaran1, K Williams2

  • 1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 736 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States.

Journal of Veterinary Cardiology : the Official Journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
|September 21, 2020
PubMed

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This case report details a cat with congenital heart defects and aortic valve endocarditis, leading to systemic complications. It highlights the first documented instance of this combination in feline medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Cardiology
  • Feline Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Congenital heart defects are relatively uncommon in cats.
  • Aortic valve endocarditis is a serious condition often associated with bacterial infections.

Observation:

  • A 3-year-old cat presented with respiratory distress.
  • Echocardiography revealed ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and aortic valve endocarditis.
  • Necropsy confirmed cardiac defects and identified systemic septic embolism.

Findings:

  • The cat had concurrent congenital cardiac malformations and aortic valve endocarditis.
  • Histopathology showed interstitial pneumonia and septic emboli in the kidneys and brain.
  • This represents the first reported case of feline aortic valve endocarditis associated with congenital heart defects.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of complex cardiac conditions in cats.
  • It underscores the importance of thorough diagnostics in cats with respiratory distress and suspected cardiac disease.
  • Highlights potential complications of endocarditis in the context of congenital heart defects.

Keywords:
EmbolismInfectionPneumoniaValvular

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