Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart problems in critically ill dogs with sepsis or cancer
By Nelson, O Lynne & Thompson, Pam A·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cardiovascular dysfunction in dogs associated with critical illnesses.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 16 dogs with serious illnesses, like sepsis and cancer, were found to have problems with the left side of their heart, but none showed signs of congestive heart failure. Most of these dogs were very weak when they were brought to the vet. Unfortunately, 75% of the dogs passed away or were euthanized within 15 days of being admitted, with an average survival time of just over 3 days. This highlights the severe impact of critical illnesses on heart function in dogs.
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Abstract
The records of 16 dogs with left ventricular dysfunction associated with severe systemic illness were reviewed. The most common diagnoses in affected dogs were sepsis and cancer. Despite left ventricular dysfunction, no dog presented with signs of congestive heart failure. Fifteen dogs were presented with generalized weakness as a part of their clinical complaint. Twelve (75%) of 16 dogs died or were euthanized within 15 days of admission to the hospital. The average time until death was 3.6 days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16960037/