Heartworm disease, mild lesions, lateral radiograph, dog
Right lateral thoracic radiographic projection of a 5-year-old German Shepherd Dog with mild lesions from heartworm disease. Although nearly normal, the apical pulmonary artery appears to be slightly larger than its corresponding vein, suggesting developing pulmonary hypertension. Ao, aorta; CVC, caudal vena cava; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; PA, pulmonary artery; PV, pulmonary vein; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle.
Courtesy of the University of Florida.
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