Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pimobendan treatment for heart failure in a 6-month-old cat
By Wainberg, Shannon·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of pimobendan in feline congenital heart failure.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in for sudden tiredness and rapid breathing after being spayed. When initial treatments didn’t help, a heart specialist found she had a congenital heart defect called tricuspid dysplasia, which was causing heart failure. The vet started her on furosemide, enalapril, and pimobendan to help manage her symptoms. These medications improved her condition, allowing her to live a longer and better quality of life.
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Abstract
A 6-month-old domestic shorthair cat was referred for evaluation of sudden lethargy and tachypnea following ovariohysterectomy. Upon failure of improvement with supportive care, a cardiologist identified congenital tricuspid dysplasia with signs of heart failure. Furosemide, enalapril, and pimobendan were used to reduce clinical signs and improve length and quality of life.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24293678/