Complications during catheter‐mediated patent ductus arteriosus closure and pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty. (7th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Claretti, M.; Lopez, B. S.; Boz, E.; Martelli, F.; Pradelli, D.; Bussadori, C. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 60:Number 10(2019)
• Page Start: 607
• Page End: 615
• Publication Date: 2019-07-07
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To evaluate and illustrate complications of cardiac catheterisation and the associated risk factors of the most common cardiac intervention procedures. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study of clinical records of client‐owned dogs presented to a cardiology referral centre between January 2006 and December 2017. Results: Five hundred and twenty‐four dogs were included, 62 of which had complications. Complications were divided into technical complications and those due to unexpected additional anatomical abnormalities. Seven procedures (1.33%) were interrupted; five dogs (0.95%) subsequently underwent surgery, and four dogs died during the interventional procedure, indicating a mortality rate of 0.76% Clinical Significance: There is a low risk of complications following closure of patent ductus arteriosus or pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty when carried out by a trained team using standardised procedures in a referral centre.