Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Caudal vena cava aneurysm in a cat with Eisenmenger Syndrome.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Yoo, Jimin et al.
- Affiliation:
- Daegu Animal Medical Center · South Korea
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A seven-month-old cat was referred for evaluation of exercise intolerance and open-mouth breathing. Based on ultrasonographic examination, caudal vena cava (CVC) aneurysm associated with right congestive heart failure resulting from congenital heart disease was diagnosed. Conservative treatment for alleviating pulmonary hypertension mildly improved the clinical signs and decreased the heart size and CVC aneurysm diameter. However, the improvements were transient and four months after initiating therapy, the cat developed dyspnea and uncontrollable seizures and was euthanized.
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