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Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty in four dogs with pulmonic stenosis |
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| Authors: | S E Brownlie M A Cobb J Chambers G Jackson S Thomas† |
| Institution: | Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA;*Department of Cardiology, Guy's and Lewisham Hospital, St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RT;†Clinical Nurse Consultant, Department of Cardiology, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 |
| Abstract: | Four young dogs with severe pulmonic stenosis were treated by percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. Pressure gradients between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery were markedly reduced by the procedure resulting in dramatic improvements in growth rate and clinical condition. No postoperative problems were encountered. |
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