Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
End-stage hypertrophic heart disease in a 14-year-old cat
By White, Andrew J M·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: End-stage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old Persian cat was brought in for worsening heart problems after experiencing congestive heart failure. The cat had been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a serious heart condition, nearly 13 years earlier. Tests showed that the HCM had progressed to an end-stage condition, along with abnormal heart rhythms. The veterinarian prescribed medication to help manage the cat's symptoms, but the prognosis remained very poor.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old Persian cat was referred for evaluation of the progression of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) after an acute episode of congestive heart failure. The diagnosis of HCM had been made almost 13 years ago. Echocardiography and electrocardiography revealed end-stage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and multifocal atrial tachycardia. The patient was discharged on medical management with a grave prognosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25969586/