Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with suspected stroke diagnosed by CT scan
By Sorin Marian Mârza et al.·Published in Veterinary Sciences·2025·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Romania Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Presumed Stroke in a Cat—A Case Report
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old cat was brought to the vet because it was wheezing and having trouble breathing, but it didn't show any signs of neurological issues. After a CT scan of the head, the vet found some brain changes that suggested the cat had a stroke. This case highlights how important advanced imaging can be when diagnosing conditions in pets, especially when the symptoms aren't typical for a stroke. The cat's breathing problems were linked to the stroke, and the findings helped guide the treatment plan.
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Abstract
This paper presents a detailed imaging-based approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of suspected ischemic stroke in a cat. The study describes a 12-year-old cat presented to our clinic with symptoms such as wheezing and inspiratory dyspnea, but without neurological or behavioral abnormalities. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head revealed rhinitis, cerebral atrophy, and hypodense lesions in the right frontal and parietal brain regions, primarily supplied by the middle and rostral cerebral arteries. The lesion distribution, combined with cerebral atrophy and nonspecific clinical presentation, supported a provisional diagnosis of ischemic stroke. This case underscores the value of advanced imaging techniques in detecting incidental cerebrovascular events in feline patients, where initial respiratory symptoms, rather than overt neurological deficits, prompted investigation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12040320