Ebstein’s Anomaly in a Golden Retriever puppy

Mary Grace  M; Sindhu OK OK; Namitha Shaji; Vinu David Pulikottil

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.168044

Authors

Dr Mary Grace M Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence. College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
Dr Sindhu OK Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence. College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
Dr Namitha Shaji Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence. College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
Dr Vinu David P Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence. College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3689-1795

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.168044

Keywords:

Tricuspid dysplasia, Ebstein's anomaly, dog

Abstract

A 3-month-old Golden retriever pup was presented with complaints of abdominal distension, lethargy and inappetence. On clinical examination pale mucous membrane, tachycardia and cardiac murmurs were observed. Haemato-biochemical examination revealed anaemia, leukocytosis, hypoalbuminaemia and elevated serum alkaline phosphatase. Radiographic findings indicated cardiac enlargement and ascites. Increased P wave duration and atrial tachycardia were the major findings on electrocardiography. Echocardiography revealed enlarged right chambers, collapsed left chambers and posteriorly placed tricuspid valves along with regurgitant flow diagnostic of Ebstein’s anomaly. Treatment was initiated with antibiotics, diuretics, ACE inhibitors and cardiac supportive. Pup succumbed to death the next day.

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