Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Boxer Dog: An Update.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Meurs, Kathryn M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is an inheritable form of myocardial disease characterized most commonly by ventricular tachycardias, syncope, and sometimes systolic dysfunction and heart failure. A genetic mutation in the striatin gene has been identified in many affected dogs. Dogs with only one copy of the mutation (heterozygous) have a variable prognosis, with many dogs remaining asymptomatic or being successfully managed on antiarrhythmic drugs for years. Dogs that are homozygous for the mutation seem to have a worse prognosis.
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