Tetralogy of Fallot in a 2-year-old Holstein heifer

Can Vet J. 2003 Apr;44(4):312-3.

Abstract

A 2-year-old, purebred Holstein heifer with exercise intolerance and cardiovascular compromise was diagnosed at postmortem with tetralogy of Fallot, which typically results in death within a few months of life. Survival past the age of 2 was unexpected. The concurrent endocarditis of the pulmonic valve is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle / abnormalities*
  • Cattle Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cattle Diseases / etiology
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Endocarditis / veterinary
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Prognosis
  • Pulmonary Valve
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / complications
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / diagnosis
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / veterinary*