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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs – When the Heart Becomes Too Big

2018-06-11 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is unquestionably a vital organ. Without it, life-sustaining oxygen can’t circulate to the tissues of the body. Without a properly functioning heart, animals and humans, alike, develop debilitating conditions and die. This week I share information about one of the most common heart conditions to afflict our canine companions: dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ANP, ascites, benazepril, BNP, cardiac biomarkers, cardiomyopathy, CHF, collapse, congestive heart failure, coughing, DCM, dilated, dilated cardiomyopathy, Doberman pinscher, dyspnea, ECG, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, enalapril, furosemide, gagging, Golden retrievers, lasix, lethargy, pimobendan, pro-BNP, sotalol, syncope, tachypnea, taurine, troponin, Vetmedin, weight loss

Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs & Cats – An Important Congenital Heart Defect

2017-11-27 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is unquestionably a vital organ. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn’t develop properly in utero, and these congenital defects can range from minor and inconsequential to life threatening. This week I share information about a relatively common congenital heart defect called subaortic stenosis. Please consider sharing it with other pet parents. Happy reading! Subaortic Stenosis … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aortic valve, balloon, beta-blocker, catheterization, congenital, dyspnea, ECG, echocardiogram, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, exercise intolerance, fainting, fibrous, fluoroscopy, heart, murmur, radiographs, stenosis, subaortic, syncope, weakness, X-rays

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