An 8-year-old MN Cairn terrier mixed breed presented for follow up echocardiography. The dog has been on pimobendan and benazepril therapy. Systolic BP was 150 mm Hg. Survey radiographs showed a normal cardiac silhouette, VHS of 10.5, mild left atrial enlargement; there was no signs of venous congestion, pulmonary edema, or tumors.
An 8-year-old MN Cairn terrier mixed breed presented for follow up echocardiography. The dog has been on pimobendan and benazepril therapy. Systolic BP was 150 mm Hg. Survey radiographs showed a normal cardiac silhouette, VHS of 10.5, mild left atrial enlargement; there was no signs of venous congestion, pulmonary edema, or tumors.
Case Study
Moderate degenerative mitral valve disease in an 8 year old MN Cairn terrier mix
DX
Moderate DMVD causing moderate mitral insufficiency and mild left atrial enlargement
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
This is a case of moderate DMVD causing moderate mitral insufficiency and mild left atrial enlargement.
Image Interpretation
The left atrium is mildly enlarged. The mitral valve is thickened, causing moderate mitral insufficiency. The tricuspid valve shows mild degeneration and mild insufficiency.
Outcome
No additional medical therapy is indicated in this case.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Stable degenerative mitral valve disease.
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Koopa M
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
15_00100
History
- Benazepril therapy
- Pimobendan therapy
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