Primary Tricuspid Dysplasia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Right CHF in a 10 year old Labrador
A 10-year-old SF Labrador was presented for evaluation of ascites, which was quantified as a modified transudate. Additional history on this dog was that 11 months prior an ovariohysterectomy and resection of mammary gland tumors had been done. The tumors were benign on histopathology. On abdominal ultrasound, the ascites, hepatic congestion, and a dilated CVC…
Non-DCM cardiomyopathy, depressed function with ventricular tachycardia and fusion beats in an 11-year-old MN Labrador retriever with exercise intolerance and lethargy
An 11-year-old MN Labrador retriever was prestented for excercise intolerance, lethargy, depression, vomiting and diarrhea. The physical exam was unremarkable other than a grade 2 left sided heart mumur at the heart base and irregular heart beat with pulse deficits. CBC, CHEM, UA, and acth stim were all normal.
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.
Boxer Cardiomyopathy End Stage or Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a 6 year old Boxer Dog presenting for Exercise Intollerance and Cough
A 6-year-old NM Boxer dog was presented for lethargy, cough, tachypnea, exercise intollerance. Physical exam revelaed a 2/6 left sided heart murmur and mild tachypnea and arrhythmia. The only abnormality on laboratory work was elevated amylase and creatinine.
Cardiac Mass in Right Auricle with Tamponade in a 10 year old Rottweiler Dog
A 10-year-old SF Rottweiler cross was presented with a history of lethargy and not doing right. On physical examination depression and polypnea was evident. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity. Cardiomegaly was present on survey radiographs. Blood pressure was normal (140).
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…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a 9 year old MN Doberman dog
A 9-year-old MN Doberman was presented for exercise intolerance, lethargy, and anorexia. Physical examination found a grade IV/VI heart murmur in the area of the mitral valve. CBC and blood chemistry were both within normal limits. Thoracic radiographs showed generalized cardiomegaly, a tall heart, with a prominent left atrium, mild pulmonary congestion, and hilar lung…
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