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There is also poststenotic dilation of the pulmonary artery.
 
There is also poststenotic dilation of the pulmonary artery.
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|q2=Describe the murmur you would hear with this type of lesion.
 
|q2=Describe the murmur you would hear with this type of lesion.
 
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Crescendo–decrescendo systolic murmur heard best on the left side at the base of the heart.
 
Crescendo–decrescendo systolic murmur heard best on the left side at the base of the heart.
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|q3=What ECG findings would you expect with this lesion?
 
|q3=What ECG findings would you expect with this lesion?
 
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Tall P waves, S waves greater than 0.35 mV in lead II and greater than 0.05 mV in lead I, presence of S waves in leads I, II, III and aVF, and deep Q waves (>0.5 mV) in leads I, II, III and aVF are consistent with right-sided cardiac enlargement.
 
Tall P waves, S waves greater than 0.35 mV in lead II and greater than 0.05 mV in lead I, presence of S waves in leads I, II, III and aVF, and deep Q waves (>0.5 mV) in leads I, II, III and aVF are consistent with right-sided cardiac enlargement.
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|q4=What therapy would you recommend, and what would determine if medical or surgical therapy were indicated?
 
|q4=What therapy would you recommend, and what would determine if medical or surgical therapy were indicated?
 
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Many dogs are asymptomatic and those with clinical signs generally have pressure gradients which warrant surgery. If left untreated, signs of right-sided heart failure develop and may be managed medically.
 
Many dogs are asymptomatic and those with clinical signs generally have pressure gradients which warrant surgery. If left untreated, signs of right-sided heart failure develop and may be managed medically.
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You are presented with a one year old, female Giant Schnauzer for its annual vaccinations. On auscultation of the chest you detect a murmur. Part of your diagnostic evaluation includes a selective right ventricular angiogram. The radiograph pictured demonstrates the lesion.


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What therapy would you recommend, and what would determine if medical or surgical therapy were indicated? Link to Article


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