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.
Splenic torsion in a 7 year old FI Great Dane
An intact 7-year-old female Great Dane dog presented for a history of vomiting and lethargy over a couple of days. At the previous assessment, anemia (32.5%), leukocytosis, and free fluid were present. On follow up assessment, the anemia had worsened (27.5%) and the leukocytosis was similar. ECG revealed VPCs. On cursory abdominal ultrasonography, free fluid…
15-00118 Cali M HCM—–NO IMAGES——
A 12-year-old SF DSH was present for evaluation of an arrhythmia and recent onset diabetes. CBC, blood chemistry, and systolic BP were all within normal limits. BNP was elevated (629, with >270 suggestive of cardiac disease). Thoracic radiographs showed no evidence of pulmonary edema but the heart was valentine shaped.
15_00081 Minko S Narrow LVOT/AO
A 12-year-old MN Siamese cat was presented for evaluation of either syncopal episodes or seizures. On physical examination, arrhythmia and bradycardia were noted, with a HR that fluctuated from 80 to 160 BPM. Systolic BP was normal.
Advanced dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM in a 11 year old MN Boxer dog
Feb 2011 this 11-year-old MN Boxer was presented for cardiac arrhythmias that had been auscultated occasionally, and occasional PVCs noted on ECG. The dog was re-presented 7 months after being diagnosed with Boxer cardiomyopathy, that was been managed with 40 mg Sotalol BID. There had been two syncopal episodes in last week. Additional medication was…
15-00036 Casey B Dilated cardiomyopathy—NEEDS CDX—NO IMAGES—-
A 5 year old MN Doberman was presented for echocardiogram after 4 VPCs were noted on ECG during preop testing before an MRI for cervical disease.
Urethral mass, suggestive for prostatic carcinoma, in a 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever
An 11-year-old MN Labrador Retriever was presented with a history of increased panting, decreased activity, diarrhea, and increased urination. Physical examination found the dog bright, alert and responsive, with an irregular cardiac rhythm, clear lungs, severely restricted range of motion of both elbows, and a normal abdomen on palpation. On rectal examination of the prostate…
Left congestive heart failure and mitral prolapse in a 14 year old FS Tibetan Terrier
A 14-year-old spayed female Tibetan Terrier dog was presented with a history of progressive coughing and wheezing. A grade V/VI left-sided systolic murmur was ausculted on physical examination. Premature ventricular contractions were seen on an electrocardiogram. The patient was treated with enalapril, pimobendan, and aminophylline.
Splenic thrombus in an 11 year old FS Labrador mix
An 11-year-old FS Labrador Retriever mix with history of hypothyroidism was presented for weakness. The physical exam was unremarkable other than mild tachypnea under exertion. On urinalysis, trace proteinuria and hematuria and moderate epithelial cells were present. CBC and blood chemistry showed lymphopenia, basophilia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALP and elevated AST activity, elevated CK, and…
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….
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