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Truncus arteriosus persistens · Persistierender Truncus arteriosus · Common truncus · Congenital truncus arteriosus
Persistent truncus arteriosus is a severe congenital heart defect where the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, the aorta and the pulmonary artery, fail to separate during embryonic development. This leaves a single large vessel carrying a mixture of oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood to both the body and the lungs. The resulting overload on the cardiovascular system prevents normal circulation and oxygen delivery.
Symptoms typically appear in puppies within the first few weeks of life. Owners may notice severe breathing difficulties, extreme weakness, stunted growth, and a bluish tint to the gums.
Corrective surgery is rarely performed in veterinary medicine, so treatment is typically palliative, focusing on lifelong medications to manage heart failure. Palliative care and diagnostic monitoring generally cost between 500 and 3000 EUR.
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Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.