Meet Minnie...

Meet Minnie...

Size is no limitation to our cardiology team!

We performed a PDA closure in our smallest patient to date weighing only 900g.

The PDA is a persistent connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery which has not closed after birth. Untreated, it will result in left sided heart failure in many patients. The heart failure signs are usually difficult to control. Further, it can trigger changes in the pulmonary vessels resulting in severe pulmonary hypertension. Both scenarios have a huge impact on the patients’ quality of life and will sadly lead to premature death.

Treated early in life will provide many patients with a completely normal life expectancy. Early diagnosis and treatment are therefore very important. Continuous heart murmurs which are typical for patients with a PDA should always prompt cardiac workup.

Minnie’s family report she is doing great and now enjoying life as a normal puppy!

Who couldn’t fall in love with Minnie…