Case 22 — Two-Dimensional Echocardiograms

Right Parasternal Long-Axis View

Right parasternal long-axis echocardiogram showing a large vegetative lesion on the septal (anterior) leaflet of the mitral valve.
Right parasternal long-axis view.
Another right parasternal long-axis view showing the vegetative lesion on the mitral valve.
Right parasternal long-axis view.
Third right parasternal long-axis view showing the vegetative lesions.
Right parasternal long-axis view.

Right Parasternal Short-Axis View

Right parasternal short-axis echocardiogram showing the vegetative lesions on the mitral valve.
Right parasternal short-axis view.

Left Apical Four-Chamber View (Diastole)

Left apical four-chamber echocardiogram in diastole showing vegetative lesions on the mitral valve leaflets.
Left apical four-chamber view (diastole).

Left Apical Four-Chamber View (Systole)

Left apical four-chamber echocardiogram in systole.
Left apical four-chamber view (systole).

Video of an echocardiogram from the right parasternal long-axis four-chamber view from a different dog with the same abnormality

Quiz

1. How would you characterize the abnormality on the septal (anterior) leaflet of the mitral valve?

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