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Case Presentation: A 9-month-old European long-haired male cat presented with clinical signs of heart failure. Pharmacological treatment with sildenafil and furosemide failed to stabilize the patient\u2019s condition. Echocardiographic assessment revealed an incomplete AVC type A and a muscular septal defect. Pulmonary artery banding was performed to reduce pulmonary blood flow and alleviate heart failure symptoms. Pre- and postoperative echocardiographic evaluations were conducted to monitor structural and functional changes in the heart. Post-surgical outcomes included a marked reduction in the size of the right atrium and ventricle and a stable pulmonary artery flow velocity of 3.8 m\/s. The cat has remained in very good condition without the need for pharmacotherapy for 13 months post-surgery and is still alive at the time of reporting. Conclusions: PAB proved effective as a palliative intervention for managing an incomplete AVC in this feline patient. 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