Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonary hypertension signs and treatment in a 12-year-old Shih-Tzu
By Ruggero Errante, Paolo·Published in Journal of Dairy, Veterinary & Animal Research·2023·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary hypertension in dog: Case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old female Shih Tzu was brought to the vet for breathing problems, including difficulty breathing and coughing. The dog was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the lungs often linked to heart disease and other health issues. Treatment focused on managing the underlying heart disease and addressing any infections. While the case highlights the challenges of diagnosing this condition due to its vague symptoms, the dog received care aimed at improving her quality of life.
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Abstract
The pulmonary hypertension in dogs is a progressive and serious disease, characterized by abnormal and persistent increase of pressure in pulmonary vasculature and pulmonary artery pressure (>25-30mmHg). Clinical signs of pulmonary hypertension are usually nonspecific and discrete, which leads to a delay in diagnosis. When signs are observed, they are related with the respiratory and cardiovascular tract, where the animal may present dyspnea, tachypnea, respiratory distress, syncope, cough and cyanosis. This case report describes a female dog with 12 year-old, Shih-Tzu breed that presented pulmonary hypertension associated with heart disease, infection and suspected of hyperadrenocorticism.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.15406/jdvar.2023.12.00319