A Rare Case of Ebstein Anomaly in a French Mastiff Dog-Juniper Publishers
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS - OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY Abstract A one year old male French mastiff dog was presented with history of complete anorexia, ascites, exercise intolerance and lethargy. Chest radiographs revealed moderate to severe pleural effusions, tracheal elevation, increased tracheal bifurcation angle and pulmonary edema. Electrocardiography showed low voltage complexes and atrial fibrillation. Abdominal ultrasound revealed ascites and severe hepatomegaly. Haematobiochemical analysis revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis with mild thrombocytopenia and hypoproteinemia. Cytological and biochemical analysis of ascitic fluid indicated its modified transudate nature. Doppler echocardiography revealed tricuspid valve regurgitation with severe right atrial enlargement and there was downward displacement of tricuspid valve leaflets into the right ventricle indicating ebstein anomaly.The animal was treated with diuretics, vasodilators,...