Category: Congenital

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) in Dogs

A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a congenital cardiac disease, causing communication between the left and right ventricle.   These can occur in numerous locations

Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia in Dogs

Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia is a congenital disease where the tricuspid valve did not form properly in utero.   This condition allows tricuspid regurgitation (backwards blood

Pulmonic Valvular Stenosis in Dogs

Pulmonic valvular stenosis is a congenital condition wherein the valve did not form properly in utero. This valve does not open completely and makes the

Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs

Subaortic Stenosis is a condition where the aortic outflow tract is narrowed.   Most frequently, this a result of a partially or fully encircling fibrous

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Dogs

A Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital defect where the ductus arteriosus (fetal vascular connection) remains patent after birth.   This allows blood to