15_00064 Oliver S Moderate pulmonary hypertension
A 7-year-old MN Labrador retriever presented for follow up evaluation for pulmonary hypertension. Current therapy is Sildenafil (1mg/kg TID), benazepril, and Lasix. There was an episode of collapse in the previous month.
Mitral and tricuspid insufficiency in a 9 year old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A 9-year-old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a history of mitral valve prolapse and early pulmonary hypertension was presented for coughing and progression of the heart murmur from grade III/VI to grade V/VI. The dog was being treated with 5 mg of Enalapril twice daily. Systolic blood pressure was elevated (170).
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia and extramedullary hematopoeisis diagnosed on splenic FNA in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 10 year old NM Golden Retriever was presented with a history of systemic hypertension, emerging pulmonary hypertension, and mitral insufficiency, which was being managed with 2.5 mg amlodipine once a day. A soft tissue sarcoma had been removed previously from the dog’s back. Arrhythmia, multiple soft movable subcutaneous masses, weight loss, and muscle wasting…