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Double-Outlet Right Ventricular Malformation in a Two-Year-Old Aberdeen Angus Cow.

Baker White, Francisco R Carvallo-Chaigneau, Thomas E Cecere, Harold Mckenzie, Giulio Menciotti, Sebastián G Umaña Sedó

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Baker WhiteDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.
Francisco R Carvallo-ChaigneauDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5115-9949
Thomas E CecereDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9558-0615
Harold MckenzieDepartment of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8230-2237
Giulio MenciottiDepartment of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7483-062X
Sebastián G Umaña SedóDepartment of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24601, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5842-2378

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Abstract

A 2-year-old Aberdeen Angus cow was presented with lethargy and decreased appetite at the VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Initial clinical examination revealed cyanosis, tachycardia, polycythemia, and a significant increase in lactate levels. The heifer experienced spontaneous death while hospitalized, prompting a postmortem examination. Gross evaluation demonstrated that the aorta arose entirely from the right ventricle, while the main pulmonary artery maintained its normal position, consistent with a diagnosis of double-outlet right ventricle. Additional cardiac abnormalities were identified, including an atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect and marked right ventricular hypertrophy. These defects fall under the category of double-outlet right ventricle malformation. While congenital heart defects are a more recognized cause of cardiac failure and mortality in calves, they should remain a consideration in cases of sudden death, even in adult cattle.

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bovinecongenitalheart defectpulmonary hypertensionventricular septal defect

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