Intracardiac mass associated with the triscupid valve in a 8 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
Patient is an 8 year old MN Golden Retriever dog who presented with heavy breathing/panting for the last 2-3 days. Owner has noticed a “pounding heart” when the dog goes out or eats. Physical exam – HR 180, bilateral heart murmur Chest rads show globoid heart
RADS – Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema with Mitral Insufficiency in a 10 year old MN Lhasa Apso dog
History of chronic valvular disease, congestive heart failure, and previous episode of aspiration pneumonia. The patient continues to have a positional cough that has not become more frequent, but has increased in its level of severity. Currently on enalapril 3.75 mg in the AM, 2.5 mg in the PM; Furosemide q8-25mg/18.75mg/25mg; Pimobendan 2.5mg q8, and…
RADS – Cardiac Enlargement, Chronic Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Pulmonary Edema in a 12 yeear old F Miniature Pinscher dog
Owner has had this pet for the last 4-5 years; previous vet diagnosed a heart murmur 3-4/6. The patient has been non-clinical according to owner until 2-3 weeks ago, when started to cough during barking and excitement. Physical Exam: BAR, BCS 4/9, murmur 5/6; grade 4 periodontal disease; crackles auscultated in all 4 lung fields….
CT – Pleural Soft Tissue Neoplasia, possible Malignoma, in a 14 year old FS Wire Haired Fox Terrier dog
History of difficulty walking for the past several months. Physical exam showed grade 4/6 cardiac murmur.
RADS – Soft Tissue Nodule of the Left Cranial Lung Lobe in a 14 year old Wire Haired Fox Terrier Dog
History of difficulty walking of several months duration, right hind leg is worse. Physical Exam: grade 5 or 6 murmur, left sided mitral. Radiographs done for pre-anesthesia met check; concerned about possible mass in chest.
Ventricular Septal Defect, Restrictive, in a 4 month old male DSH cat
Pre-op castration and hernia repair exam revealed V/VI heart murmur
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a 17 year old FS cat
The patient has had weight loss of 1-2 pounds in the last month, diminished appetite, and eats about ½ his normal intake. Diagnosis of IRIS stage 2 CRF in May 201 . Current medications include amlodipine 1.25 mg PO SID and just began mirtazapine 3.75 mg PO every other day. There is a history of…