Restrictive Cardiomyopathy vs Dilated Cardiomyopathy in an 11 year old MN Devon Rex cat
The patient presented on 6/22/15 with lethargy and diarrhea. Radiographs showed pleural fissure lines and scalloping lung margins, and a possible mass in the left thorax. Thoracocentesis performed 6/23/15. 100ml of pink, opaque fluid was aspirated. SG of the fluid was 1.026 and protein 4g/100ml. Physical exam revealed a gallop rhythm, respiratory rate 60 and…
Dilated cardiomyopathy in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old MN DSH with history of treatment with digoxin and a gallop rhythm was presented for occasional labored breathing. Abnormalities on physical examination were tachycardia (heart rate 210 bpm) and a gallop rhythm. Survey thoracic radiographs showed cardiomegaly and moderate pulmonary edema. CBC and blood chemistry were both within normal limits.
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An 11-year-old FS DSH with history of asthma was presented for acute hind leg paresis. Abnormalities on physical examination were tachycardic, pronounced gallop rhythm, absent femoral pulses, all four extremities were cool, and she was unable to stand. The patient was treated with Lasix, nitroglycerin, and heparin. Within a few hours she was able to…