Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart ultrasound shows heart changes in cats with acromegaly
By Myers, J A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2014·Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Echocardiographic findings in 11 cats with acromegaly.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 11 cats diagnosed with acromegaly (a condition caused by excess growth hormone) underwent heart ultrasounds to check for heart problems. The results showed that most of these cats had thickening of the heart muscle, enlargement of the heart's left atrium, and issues with how the heart filled with blood. All of the cats had some form of heart disease. This highlights the importance of having a thorough heart evaluation for cats with acromegaly to catch any potential issues early.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Information regarding cardiac changes in domestic cats with acromegaly is limited. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to describe the echocardiographic findings in cats with acromegaly. ANIMALS: Eighteen cats diagnosed with acromegaly at Colorado State University between 2008 and 2012. Of these 18 cats, 11 had echocardiography performed. METHODS: A retrospective review of medical records was made to identify cats with acromegaly that also had echocardiography performed. RESULTS: Of the 11 cats identified, 7 had left ventricular concentric hypertrophy, 6 had left atrial enlargement, and 7 had evidence of abnormal diastolic function. All 11 cats had evidence of structural or functional cardiac disease. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Cardiovascular abnormalities frequently are present in cats with acromegaly, and a complete cardiac evaluation should be considered in these patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24962737/