Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with right-sided heart failure from right ventricular
By Bright, J M & McEntee, M·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A young dog was diagnosed with right-sided heart failure due to a rare condition called isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy, which affects the heart's right side. The dog showed signs of heart problems, including abnormal heart rhythms and poor function of the right ventricle, while the left side of the heart appeared normal. Unfortunately, the dog died suddenly, and a closer examination of the heart tissue revealed significant damage. This condition can lead to serious health issues, so if your pet shows signs of heart problems, it's important to consult your veterinarian promptly.
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Abstract
Right-sided heart failure was diagnosed in a young dog with clinical and pathologic features of isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy. This disorder, also referred to as right ventricular dysplasia, is an infrequent cause of heart failure and sudden death in people. Echocardiography of this dog revealed right ventricular and right atrial dilatation and severe right ventricular systolic dysfunction. Left ventricular size and function were normal. Electrocardiography revealed ventricular bigeminy. The configuration of the ectopic beats was similar to that seen with left bundle branch block. The dog died suddenly, and histologic examination of the heart revealed fibroadipose replacement of right atrial and right ventricular myocardium.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7601695/