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….
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…
Stage B2 valvular disease with mitral valve prolapse, left atrial enlargement and pulmonary hypertension in a 10 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
This 10-year-old MN King Charles Cavalier dog was presented for evaluation of heart disease – chronic valvular disease with a grade IV/VI systolic murmur in the mitral region and current medication being furosemide, enalapril and pimobendan.
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Stage B1 Valvular Disease in a 10 year old Miniature Poodle
The patient is a Poodle, NM, 10 years. Anorexia, painful abdomen, suspected enlarged LA on radiographs by referring veterinarian, had pancreatitis two weeks prior. Grade 3 left sided heart murmur. No clinical signs were present consistent with heart disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in a 1 year old F Brussels Griffon dog
The patient is a canine Brussels Griffon, intact female, 1 year old. Patient has generally been healthy. On the initial physical examination at 12 weeks of age, a grade II/VI holosystolic murmur was auscultated. The patient has had no clinical signs or evidence of cardiovascular disease. On pre-anesthetic screening for ovariohysterectomy, a louder holosystolic heart…
15-00119 Buddy S DMVD stage B2, moderate MI, moderate LAE—-NO IMAGES—
A 13-year-old NM dog that had been diagnosed with a grade 3/6 murmur and currently on Enalapril BID was presented for ongoing mild coughing. Blood pressure was elevated (180/100 mm/Hg).
15-00089 Bella H Mild HCM—NO IMAGES—-
A 14-year-old SF Bengal was evaluated for a grade 2/6 systolic murmur that had been present since 7 years of age.
15_00055 Cache M Thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy with myocardial fibrosis
A 16-year-old FS DSH with a history of hyperthyroidism, hematuria, heart murmur, and chronic renal disease was presented for evaluation of inappetence. Hypertension was present (160). BUN was elevated (75) but decreased to 46 after IV fluids.
Compensated Ventricular Septal Defect, Aortic Insufficiency, Tetralogy of Fallot in a 6 month old F German Shepherd
A 6-month-old female German shepherd dog was presented for evaluation of a grade IV/VI systolic machinery murmur. No clinical signs were present. Presurgical evaluation was prescribed prior to ovariohysterectomy.
Mitral insufficiency in a 4 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A 4-year-old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog with history of a grade IV/VI heart murmur was presented for intermittent, but persistent coughing and gagging. On physical examination enlarged submandibular lymph nodes were present. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included anemia, thrombocytosis, and increased BUN.