Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right-sided heart failure reversed after adrenal tumor surgery
By Haynes, M B et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2024·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Reversible right-sided congestive heart failure secondary to primary hyperaldosteronism in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male Somali cat was brought in showing signs of severe high blood pressure and low potassium levels, along with some neurological issues. Tests revealed a mass on the left adrenal gland, which was causing excessive production of a hormone linked to heart problems. The cat was diagnosed with right-sided congestive heart failure and underwent surgery to remove the adrenal mass. After the surgery, the cat's heart function improved significantly, returning to normal within six months.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old male castrated Somali cat presented with neurologic signs, severe systemic hypertension, and hypokalemia. Abdominal ultrasonography demonstrated a left adrenal mass, and the serum aldosterone concentration was increased. Computed tomography and follow-up diagnostic testing confirmed a left adrenal mass consistent with functional adenocarcinoma; additional findings included chronic airway and parenchymal disease. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed biatrial enlargement, with abdominal and pericardial effusion, consistent with right-sided congestive heart failure. The cat was treated for congestive heart failure and adrenalectomy was performed. Cardiac structure and function returned to normal within 6 months postoperatively. This report highlights a case of reversible congestive heart failure secondary to primary hyperaldosteronism.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39128413/