Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Unclassified heart muscle disease causing breathing trouble
By Wolfson, Rachel·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unclassified cardiomyopathy in a geriatric cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 15-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was brought in because he was having trouble breathing. The vet diagnosed him with unclassified cardiomyopathy, a heart condition that can affect older cats. During treatment, the cat experienced a significant slowing of his heart rate, which was linked to a medication called a beta-adrenergic blocker. It's important for pet owners to be aware of potential side effects when treating heart issues in cats.
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Abstract
A 15-year-old, neutered male, domestic shorthair presented with dyspnea. Unclassified cardiomyopathy was diagnosed. Treatment resulted in a profound bradycardia, which was attributed to the administration of a beta-adrenergic blocker. The pathogenesis of unclassified cardiomyopathy is discussed and the side effects of beta-adrenergic blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16231654/