| Hemodynamic consequences of cardiac malformations in two juvenile ball pythons (Python regius). | |
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PMID: 20063822 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Two cases of bifid ventricles and cardiac malformations in juvenile ball python (Python regius) were investigated by blood pressure measurements and macro- and microscopic sectioning. A study of a normal ball python was included for reference. In both cases, all cardiac chambers were enlarged and abnormally shaped. Internal assessment of the ventricles revealed a pronounced defect of the muscular ridge, which normally is responsible for separating the systemic and pulmonary circuits. Consistent with the small muscular ridge, systolic pressures were identical in the pulmonary and systemic arteries, but, the snakes, nevertheless, lived to reach body weights severalfold of their hatchling weight. |
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Authors:
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Bjarke Jensen; Tobias Wang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Volume: 40 ISSN: 1042-7260 ISO Abbreviation: J. Zoo Wildl. Med. Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-12 Completed Date: 2010-02-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915208 Medline TA: J Zoo Wildl Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 752-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Biological Sciences, Zoophysiology, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark. bjarke.jensen1@post.au.dk |
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Animals Blood Pressure / physiology Boidae / abnormalities* Heart Defects, Congenital / pathology, veterinary* |
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