Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mitral valve prolapse causing breathing trouble in Cavalier King
By Hyun, Changbaig·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2005·Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mitral valve prolapse in Cavalier King Charles spaniel: a review and case study.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old spayed female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was brought in for severe breathing problems that started a few days earlier. She also had fainting episodes before her visit. After thorough testing, the vet found signs of mitral valve prolapse, which is a heart condition where the valve doesn't close properly. The dog received intensive care, including diuretics and oxygen, to help stabilize her condition. She was sent home on medication to manage her heart health and is scheduled for regular check-ups.
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Abstract
A 5 year-old spayed female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was presented after a 3- to 5-day onset of severe respiratory distress. The dog also had a history of several episodes of syncope prior to presentation. A comprehensive diagnostic investigation revealed a midsystolic click sound on cardiac auscultation, signs of left sided cardiac enlargement in ECG and thoracic radiography, mitral valvular leaflet protrusion into left the atrium, decreased E-point-to septal separation (EPSS) and mitral regurgitated flow in echocardiography, all of which are characteristic signs of mitral valvular prolapse. After intensive care with diuretics [corrected] and a vasodilator with oxygen supplement, the condition of the dog was stabilized. The dog was then released and is being medicated with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with regular follow-up.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15785126/