Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnancy-associated congestive heart failure in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Stoneham, Anne E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A 4-year-old, late-term pregnant Himalayan queen was diagnosed with biventricular congestive heart failure characterized by pleural effusion and pulmonary edema. A cesarean section was performed, resulting in the birth of four live kittens, with one surviving to discharge. Congestive heart failure resolved rapidly following surgery. The queen remained asymptomatic for 9 years postoperatively. Volume expansion secondary to pregnancy was thought to result in cardiovascular volume overload and subsequent congestive heart failure.
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