Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with heart weakness after CPR recovers normal heart function
By Nakamura, Reid K et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2012·Advanced Veterinary Care Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old female Chihuahua was brought to the vet after suffering a cardiac arrest and needing CPR. After the emergency, she showed signs of heart problems, including an abnormal heart rhythm and severe issues with how her heart was pumping. Fortunately, a follow-up echocardiogram two days later showed that her heart had returned to normal function, indicating that the heart issues were likely temporary and related to the resuscitation process. With proper care, she was able to recover well.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a clinical case of postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction in a dog. CASE SUMMARY: An 11-month-old, 2.37 kg female spayed Chihuahua was referred for management post CPR after suffering cardiopulmonary arrest. Postresuscitation a gallop rhythm was identified and an echocardiogram revealed severe left ventricular dilation and severely impaired myocardial contractility with a mild eccentric jet of mitral regurgitation on color Doppler interrogation. The primary differentials were idiopathic or nutritional dilated cardiomyopathy, end-stage myocarditis, or postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction. Echocardiogram was repeated 48 hours later and showed normal left ventricular dimensions and contractility assessed as consistent with postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: Postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction is a common complication of CPR in human medicine and is associated with a worse outcome. This is the first clinical report of postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23216843/