Right to left VSD, right ventricular hypertrophy, and RA dilation in a young pitbull

Right to left VSD, right ventricular hypertrophy, and RA dilation in a young pitbull

This thin, young adult pitbull was recently picked up off the streets by a rescue group. The dog shows cyanosis, exercize intolerance and has a loud cardiac murmru. Radiographs show right heart enlargement.  HWT is negative. Echocardiogram shows marked right ventricular wall and septal hypertrophy, RA enlargement, and a R to L  VSD seen on…

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