Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two dogs with heart failure caused by tumors inside the heart
By Warman, S M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2006·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congestive heart failure caused by intracardiac tumours in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Golden Retriever and a 9-year-old Boxer were both brought in for signs of congestive heart failure, which can include coughing, difficulty breathing, and lethargy. The Golden Retriever had a tumor (osteosarcoma) in the left side of the heart, while the Boxer had a different type of tumor (hemangiosarcoma) affecting the right side. Both tumors were blocking blood flow, leading to their heart failure symptoms. Treatment options for these conditions can vary, but early diagnosis is crucial for managing heart failure in dogs.
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Abstract
Congestive heart failure is a common presentation in small animal practice. Cardiac tumours are an unusual cause of congestive heart failure and, when they occur, usually cause clinical signs associated with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. This case report outlines the clinical and histological findings in two dogs presented with clinical signs of congestive heart failure caused by obstruction of blood flow by intracavitary cardiac tumours. Case 1 showed signs of left-sided heart failure caused by osteosarcoma within the left atrial lumen, and case 2 presented with clinical signs of right-sided heart failure due to haemangiosarcoma occupying the right atrial and ventricular lumens. This case report provides further evidence for the inclusion of intracardiac neoplasia in the differential diagnosis for dogs with clinical signs of congestive heart failure.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16911120/