Coarctation of the aorta is a rare condition of dogs and cats that involves narrowing of the aorta distal to the subclavian artery, typically in the area of the ductus arteriosus. Similar to other stenotic lesions, this leads to increased pressure proximal to the narrowing, resulting in concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle. Other uncommon congenital abnormalities of the aorta include tubular hypoplasia of the ascending aorta and aortic interruption. Surgical correction has been reported.
OTHER TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Cardiovascular System
Congenital and Inherited Anomalies of the Cardiovascular System in Animals
Outflow Tract Obstructions in Animals
Aortic Stenosis in Animals
Pulmonic Stenosis in Animals
Coarctation of the Aorta in Animals
Left-to-Right Shunts in Animals
Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Animals
Ventricular Septal Defects in Animals
Atrial Septal Defects in Animals
Right-to-Left Shunts (Cyanotic Heart Disease) in Animals
Tetralogy of Fallot in Animals
Other Cyanotic Heart Diseases in Animals
Conditions of the Atrioventricular Valves in Animals
Mitral Valve Dysplasia in Animals
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia in Animals
Mitral Valve Stenosis in Animals
Vascular Ring Anomalies in Animals
Persistent Right Aortic Arch in Animals
Miscellaneous Congenital Cardiac Abnormalities in Animals
