Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Pericardial Effusion and Left Atrial Tear in a 13 year old Pomeranian dog
History of collapse, cyanosis, left-sided cardiomegaly (on radiographs) and tracheal collapse. BP 111/80.
Non Cardiogenic Pleural Effusion in a 1 year old Cat Presenting for Dyspnea
A 1-year-old male DSH was presented for neutering but developed peracute onset dyspnea and cyanosis. Proteinuria was present. Toxoplasma serology was negative. Bloodwork was unremarkable. Mild respiratory distress and tachypnea were present. No heart murmurs were noted.
Feline Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Emergency Rapid Echocardiogram for Respiratory Distress in a 4 year old Maine Coon Cat
A 4-year-old NM Maine Coon was presented for evaluation of tachycardia, irregular heart rate, and respiratory distress.
15_00054 Akebono N Pulmonary artery masses **Nov 2011 COM**
An 11-year-old MN Golden retriever was presented for evaluation due to two episodes of collapse and cyanosis. Additional history was that the patient was more lethargic than usual. Cardiac auscultation did not reveal any abnormalities and blood pressure was normal. Survey radiographs showed a mildly enlarged cardiac silhouette (VHS 11), prominent right ventricle, normal left…
Right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, and reverse PDA in a 6 year old FS Shih Tzu *July 2011 COM*
A 6-year-old FS Shih Tzu presented for exercise intolerance and cyanosis under stress. The clinical exam was otherwise unremarkable. A slight right and left sided murmur was auscultated. Right sided cardiomegaly was noted on radiographs. Radiographs (Image 1): generalized right sided cardiomegaly is noted. There is no evidence of pulmonary congestion. The lung pattern is…
Cardiac mass and pericardial effusion with tamponade in a 12 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old neutered male Golden retriever dog with history of Lyme disease was presented for acute onset lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the dog’s mucous membranes were slightly pale but with a normal CRT. An arrhythmia could be ausculted. The dog’s abdomen was tender and doughy on palpation, and he was marginally dehydrated….