Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hypothyroid Alaskan Malamute's heart function improved
By Flood, Julie A & Hoover, John P·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Improvement in myocardial dysfunction in a hypothyroid dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Alaskan malamute was brought to the vet because he had been lethargic, not eating, and had a swollen belly for two weeks. After examination, he was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, which was affecting his heart function and causing fluid buildup in his abdomen and chest. The vet started him on levothyroxine, a medication to help with his thyroid levels. Thankfully, his heart function improved, and the swelling and other symptoms went away with treatment.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old, male, Alaskan malamute was evaluated for a 2-week history of lethargy, inappetence, and distended abdomen. The dog was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, exhibited facial myxedema and had myocardial dysfunction with ascites and pleural effusion. Myocardial function improved and facial myxedema and effusions resolved with levothyroxine supplementation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19881920/