Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation in a cat with myocardial fibro-fatty infiltration.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Harjuhahto, Tytti A I et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation were diagnosed in a 4-year-old castrated Birman cat with progressive signs of dyspnea, tachypnea, and lethargy. Echocardiography revealed massive right-sided heart dilatation with ascites and hydrothorax. Electrocardiogram recording showed atrial fibrillation. Medical therapy with diuretics, benazepril, and antithrombotic agents was unsuccessful. The owner requested euthanasia. In post-mortem examination, changes associated with myocardial fibro-fatty infiltration were confirmed. Changes were most marked in the right ventricular wall but with left ventricular involvement was detected.
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