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Doberman Dilated Cardiomyopathy

I have a quick question. Is concentric hypertrophy of the L ventricle a finding

in dilated cardiomyopatahy of the Doberman or should I be searching for another cause for the underlying

pathophysiology? I always thought I would see eccentric hypertrophy.

I know it probably wont change my treatment protocol at this point- but I was just curious.

I have a quick question. Is concentric hypertrophy of the L ventricle a finding

in dilated cardiomyopatahy of the Doberman or should I be searching for another cause for the underlying

pathophysiology? I always thought I would see eccentric hypertrophy.

I know it probably wont change my treatment protocol at this point- but I was just curious.

Comments

Peter

April 25, 2019 at 6:59 am -

HI!
No, as you say, it has to

HI!

No, as you say, it has to be eccentric hypertrophy. Concentric hypertrophy is either pressure overload (aortic stenosis, systemic hypertension, coarctation of the aorta) or pseudo-hypertrophy due to de-hydration. I had a couple of Dobermans who came dehydrated for a breeding exam. Maybe to owners thought that this would decrease the likelyhood to diagnose DCM

Best wishes

Peter

randyhermandvm

April 25, 2019 at 12:53 pm -

Thanks Peter- this is what I

Thanks Peter- this is what I thought