Atrioventricular valvular insufficiency and congestive heart failure in a carpet python |
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Authors: | Rishniw M Carmel B P |
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Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria. |
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Abstract: | Right atrioventricular valve insufficiency and bilateral congestive heart failure were identified in a carpet python (Morelia spilota variegata) with the aid of colour Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiography and radiography. The snake failed to respond to diuretic therapy and was euthanased. Based on this case, it appears that bilateral congestive failure is feasible in univentricular animals with lesions restricted to one side of the heart. Loop diuretic therapy may be inappropriate in non-crocodilian reptiles because reptiles lack a loop of Henle. |
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Keywords: | Congestive heart failure snake pathophysiology colour Doppler echocardiography atrioventricular valve insufficiency |
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