Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hypertrophic heart disease in a family of mixed breed cats
By Nakagawa, Kiyoshi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2002·Kawamura Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a mixed breed cat family.
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Plain-English summary
A spayed female mixed breed cat and her daughter were diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition that can cause breathing problems and lethargy. A family history check showed that about 12.5% of their relatives also had HCM, which is much higher than the usual rate of around 1.6% in the general cat population. This suggests that HCM may be common in this particular family of cats. If you notice any signs of heart issues in your cat, it’s important to talk to your veterinarian for advice and possible testing.
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Abstract
A spayed female mixed cat (case 1) and its female offspring, the result of a pairing between case 1 and its male sibling, were diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). A pedigree survey revealed that the prevalence of HCM was at least 12.5% in the family, which was considered to be significantly higher than that in a hospital-based population (approximately 1.6%). Thus, this finding seems to support the suspected occurrence of familial HCM in this group of related cats.
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