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===[[Pulmonic Stenosis]]===

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===Mitral Dysplasia===

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===[[Mitral Dysplasia]]===

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~~Often associated with mitral regurgitation and left atrial volume overload. Usually progresses to left sided heart failure.~~

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~~''Incidence:''~~

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~~[[Image:AV valve dysplasia cat.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Mitral dyplasia'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]~~

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*Most common congenital defect in cats.

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*Also reported in pure breed dogs E.g GSD, Great Danes.

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~~''Clinical Signs:''~~

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*Often murmur is the only clinical sign; pansystolic with increased intensity over the mitral valve area.

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*May also see exercise intolerance, dyspnoea and coughing.

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~~''Diagnosis:''~~

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*Left atrial enlargement on radiology and ECG.

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*Doppler echocardiography can dtect abnormal flow.

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~~''Treatment:''~~

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*Prognosis poor, medically manage left heart failure with ACE-inhibitors etc.

===Tricuspid Dysplasia===

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