A 7-year-old male neutered Cocker Spaniel dog was presented for evaluation of a heart murmur. Coughing was not present. Survey radiographs were normal.
A 7-year-old male neutered Cocker Spaniel dog was presented for evaluation of a heart murmur. Coughing was not present. Survey radiographs were normal.
Case Study
Degenerative mitral and tricuspid valve disease in a 7 year old MN Cocker Spaniel
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
This dog shows clear evidence of degenerative valve disease of the mitral and tricuspid valves.
Image Interpretation
There is the beginning of left ventricular eccentric hypertrophy (volume overload). There is a mildly enlarged left atrium, and the left ventricle shows mild volume overload. The mitral valve is moderately degenerated with both leaflets slightly prolapsing into the left atrium. The septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve is mildly degenerated as well. There is moderate mitral insufficiency present (pressure gradient 114 mm Hg).
DX
Degenerative valve diseas of mitral and tricuspid valves
Outcome
No medication is currently indicated. The patient should be rechecked after 3 months or if any symptoms occur. Congestive heart failure will probably occur in the future.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Mitral/tricuspid endocardiosis, vegetative endocarditis, early cardiomyopathy (dilated/hypertrophic), atrial neoplasia/embolism.
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Lucky K
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
15_00099
Clinical Signs
- Heart Murmur
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Clinical Signs
- Heart Murmur