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Feline and Canine Cardiomyopathy Flashcards

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Types of canine cardiomyopathies

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1) Dilated cardiomyopathy- primary (idiopathic/genetic) vs secondary

2) Arrhythmogenic right ventricular (arrhythmic) cardiomyopathy (boxers and bulldogs)

3) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -rare

4) secondary myocardial diseases (tachycardia-induces CM, myocarditis)

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What breeds typically get Arrhythmogenic right ventricular (arrhythmic) cardiomyopathy

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boxers and bulldogs

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What is a primary cardiomyopathy

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an acquired, adult onset primary myocardial disease associated with functional impairment, electrical abnormalities (ie. tachyarrhythmias) or both
in the absence of any other cardiovascular disease to cause the myocardial abnormality

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an acquired, adult onset primary myocardial disease associated with functional impairment, electrical abnormalities (ie. tachyarrhythmias) or both
in the absence of any other cardiovascular disease to cause the myocardial abnormality

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What is a primary cardiomyopathy

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When do you use the term DCM phenotype

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Idiopathic DCM that we’ve recognized on echo or clinically but we do not know if it is primary or secondary

implies that the cardiomyopathy is idiopathic
default diagnosis and not sure if primary (idiopathic or genetic) vs secondary

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Are cardiomyopathies congenital?

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NO- usually adult onset, some juvenile forms report but very rare

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What is the second most common heart disease in dogs

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DCM

(MMVD is #1)

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How do recognize cardiomyopathies

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1) Breed screenings (echo, ECG/holter, or both)
2) Cardiac auscultation- left sided systolic murmur, gallop sounds, arrhythmia auscultated
3) Clinical signs associated with CV disease
-Exercise intolerance
-syncope
-breathing difficulty
-abdominal distension
4) Signalment

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What breeds have primary dilated cardiomyopathy (genetic/ familial/ idiopathic)

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*Dobermans in US (PDK4) and titan gene
Dobermans in Europe (chromosome 5)
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Newfoundland
Cocker spaniel
Portugese water dog (rare juvenile DCM)
Toy Manchester terrier (rare juvenile DCM)
Standard schnauzer (RBM20 mutation)

*more common in large or giant breeds

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Why do Dobermans get dilated cardiomyopathy

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it is primary (genetic, familial, or idiopathic- presumed to be genetic)

IN the US- PDK4 gene- involved in mitochondrial energy production and titan (sarcomeric gene)

In Europe-> Chromosome 5

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What genes are mutated in the Doberman (US) that makes them get primary dilated cardiomyopathy

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1) PDK4 (mitochondrial energy production)
2) Titan (sarcomeric gene)

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What is the pathophysiology of DCM

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1) Decrease in contractility (systolic function)
2) Increased ESV and Increased EDV (chamber dilation) to normalize stroke volume
3) Triggers eccentric hypertrophy to compensate

*Compensates up to a point

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Why does the heart dilate in DCM

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Because due to decreased contractility (systolic function drop off) there is increased End-Systolic Volume. This makes the heart increase its chamber size (Increased EDV) to normalize the stroke volume and ejection fraction

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How are the sarcomeres added in DCM

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added in series (eccentric hypertrophy)

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How are sarcomeres added in eccentric hypertrophy

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added in series

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What are the adverse effects of eccentric hypertrophy

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1) Neurohormones (NE, RAAS) increase preload but also trigger pathways resulting in hypertrophy, cell death and fibrosis leading to replacement or interstitial fibrosis (Increased myocardial collagen)- connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) can proliferate but cardiomyocytes cannot

2) Chamber dilation is progressive. With increased EDV, SV remains normal despite decrease in ejection fraction but increased chamber size impacts wall stress (LaPlace’s Law)

3) Predisposed functional mitral valve regurgitation due to remodeling of ventricle contributing to wall stress

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What are the effects of neurohormones after eccentric hypertrophy

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1) Neurohormones (NE, RAAS) increase preload but also trigger pathways resulting in hypertrophy, cell death and fibrosis leading to replacement or interstitial fibrosis (Increased myocardial collagen)- connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) can proliferate but cardiomyocytes cannot

2) they also cause fluid retention (increased preload) leading to pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, abdominal effusion

leading to congstive heart failure

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How does LV eccentric hypertrophy lead to mitral valve regurgitation

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because there is remodeling of the ventricle (papillary muscle displacement and annular stretch) which contributes to increased wall stress and increased chamber size (progressive LV dilation) and left atrial enlargement

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What is the trigger for primary DCM

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decreased contractility and interstitial fibrosis

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How does DCM lead to congestive heart failure

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Neurohormonal activation (RAAS hormones, NE) cause fluid retention (increased preload) leading to pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, abdominal effusion

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What are the effects of primary DCM

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*Progressive LV dilation secondary to systolic dysfunction:

1) Congestive heart failure (pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, abdominal effusion)

2) Arrhythmias (at any stage): ventricular tachyarrhythmias, A fib- with atrial dilation), VPC

3) Dilation without systolic dysfunction

4) Systolic dysfunction without dilation possible

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What are common arrhythmias with DCM

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ventricular tachyarrhythmias, A fib- with atrial dilation

*Can happen at any stage

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What are some secondary cardiomyopathies with systolic dysfunction that can lead to a dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype

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1) Nutritionally-mediated/diet (taurine or L-carnitine)
2) Cardiotoxicities (doxorubicin generates ROS)
3) Tachycardia-induced CM (TICM) or tachycardiomyopathy
4) Myocarditis (infectious, inflammatory, immune mediated, idiopathic)
5) Ischemic CM
6) Endocrinopathies (Hypothyroidism is unlikely)

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Nutritional deficiencies in _______ can lead to DCM phenotype

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taurine or L-carnitine
-specifically in Cockerspaniels

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What chemotherapeutic drug can lead to DCM phenotype

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Doxorubicin

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T/F: Hypothyroidism can commonly cause DCM phenotype

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False- it has been linked but not very likely that it is the cause

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What diet is associated with DCM

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“grain free” diet
avoid boutique, exotic, grain free (pulse main ingredient)
specifically lentils, peas, and beans as the main ingredient
*encourage diets backed by diet trials

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Grain free diets with ____________ as the main ingredient may have a link to the development of DCM

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lentils, peas, and beans

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What are some criteria for the diagnosis of primary DCM in the Doberman

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1) Echo: LV dilation and systolic dysfunction
2) >300 VPC in 24 hour Holter monitor
3) Troponin-I >0.22ng/mL
4) NT-proBNP>500 pmol/L

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What causes increases of Troponin-I

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myocardial death causes the release of troponin-I into the bloodstream

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How do you diagnosis primary DCM in large breed dogs (not Doberman)

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pre-clinical may be challenging

dx of clinical DCM is straightforward -> do echo and look for LV dilation and systolic dysfunction

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How do you manage preclinical DCM

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PIMOBENDAN +/- ACE inhibitors, spironolactone, betablockers? (but evidence is week in preclinical patients)

treat arrhythmias as needed (sotalol, mexiletine, amiodarone, etc)

treat secondary DCM by underlying cause - nutritional (change diet and supplement taurine if low)

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T/F: Pimobendan increases the onset time of CHF/SD in preclinical DCM patients

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true- it increases the time to 718 days instead of 441 days

increases survival to 623 increased of 466 days

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How do you manage clinical DCM

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-If CHF treat with furosemide, pimobendan, ACE inhibitors, spironolactone

-treat arrhythmias as needed (sotalol, mexiletine, amiodarone, etc)

-treat underlying arrhythmias (sotalol, mexiletine, amiodarone)

-Treat A-fib with Diltiazem +/- digoxin

change diet if BEG/nontraditional and supplement taurine if low

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How do you treat Atrial Fibrillation due to DCM

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you dont want to just stop A-fib otherwise they will just go back in.
you want to treat with drugs that slow AV node conduction (Diltiazem +/- digoxin)

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Diltiazem is a ____________ used to treat _________ by slowing __________

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Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker used to treat Atrial fibrillation caused by DCM by slowing AV node conducton

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What is the prognosis of DCM

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unless you kind the reversible cause it has a very poor prognosis because it can cause sudden cardiac death, refractory CHF
need to increase furosemide dose a lot until it doesnt work or kidneys affected

Preclinical 2-4 years until clinical signs (syncope,CHF)- increased by pimobendan
Clinical 6-12 months

Bad clinical findings: <5 years +clinical signs, CHF (pulmonary edema) + ascites or pleural effusion, Frequent VPCs+CHF, A fib +CHF

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What breed typically gets arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Boxers or Bulldog

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What are the stages of arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Stage I: Asymptomatic with VAs
Stage II: Symptomatic with VAs
Stage III: LV systolic dysfunction/DCM phenotype -> more severe form associated with CHF and sudden death

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Boxers that are asymptomatic with ventricular arrhythmias

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Stage I: arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Boxers that are symptomatic with ventricular arrhythmias

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Stage II: arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Boxers that have LV systolic dysfunction/DCM phenotype due to ventricular arrhythmias
associated with CHF and sudden death

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Stage III: arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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What causes Stage arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in Boxers

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Desmosopathy- a Striatin gene mutation leading to abnormal intercellular adhesion -> myocyte death -> myocardial fibrofatty infiltration -> intolerance to mechanical stress -> tacchyarrhythmias, impaired systolic function -> DCM phenotype

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arrhthymogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in boxers is caused by a mutation in

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a Striatin gene mutation leading to abnormal intercellular adhesion
“Desmosomopathy”

Homozygous is associated with type III and worse prognosis

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Boxers that are ________ for the _________ are associated

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homozygous for Striatin gene associated with type III and worse prognosis

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How do you recognize ARVC

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1) Boxer of Bulldog
2) Arrhythmia noted on PE
3) Syncope, exercise intolerance, lethargy, breathing difficulty, abdominal distension (CHF)
4) Right sided (LBBB-morphology) premature ventricular complexes
*Exclude ventricular arrhythmias

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Will the premature ventricular complexes seen in boxers be positive or negative on lead II

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positive on lead II
originating from the right ventricle

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How do you manage ARVC

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1) avoid strenuous exercise and excessive excitement
2) Antiarrythmogenics if symptomatic (Type II)
3) Pimobendan for type III -> if CHF add furosemide, ACE inhibitor, spironolactone +/- antiarrhythmics

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How do you diagnose ARVC?

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-Incidental arrhythmia, syncope, pre-syncope, exercise intolerance
-Diagnosis of exclusion (rule out other ventricular arrhythmias- heart disease, electrolytes, adrenergic, drigs, surgical disease)
-Largely based on ECG and 24 hour Holter
-Echocardiography- DCM phenotype (Boxers) but overt RV structural and function changes are uncommon

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T/F: With ARVC the right ventricle typically enlarges

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False- there is a LV enlargement DCM

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functional (nonpathological) murmurs that are more common in cats (40-60%) without structural cardiac disease

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stress-related murmurs

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Almost all dogs with a murmur have CV disease but with cats

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40-60% of cats have murmurs without structural cardiac disease and many cats with CV disease do not have abnormalities on cardiac auscultation (up to 30%)

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Unlike dogs with CV, cats with CV rarely

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cough

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What is often the first clinical sign of CV disease in cats

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breathing difficulty (CHF), then vomiting, hyporexia, hiding

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Cats manifest left sided CHF as

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pulmonary edema and or pleural effusion +/- pericardial effusion

*Dogs only get pulmonary edema

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T/F: cats commonly get clinically significant acquired degenerative valve disease

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false

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What are the 3 broad categories of differentials for cat with a grade 3/6 left caudal parasternal systolic murmur

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1) Congenital heart disease (pathological)
ex: ventricular septal defect, mitral valve dysplasia, atrioventricular septal defect

2) Acquired heart disease (pathologic) ex: cardiomyopathy (HCM -> primary vs secondary CM) or infective endocarditis (rare)

3) Functional/physiologic murmur (non-pathological) - Stressed cat

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What is the most common congenital heart disease in cats

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ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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What kind of heart murmur would you hear in a patient with a PDA

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continuous heart murmur

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T/F: Calming or sedation techniques are helpful to differentiate pathological vs nonpathological murmur

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false - doesnt tell you cause

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What breeds of cats are predisposed to cardiac disease

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Maine Coon + Ragdoll

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What are indications that a heart murmur in a cat is not stress induced

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1) Predisposed breed (Maine Coon or Ragdoll)
2) Clinical signs
3) Any additional abnormal heart sounds other than systolic murmur -> summation gallop sound, arrhythmia -> premature beats often auscultated as short pause, diastolic/continuous murmur
4) Loud murmur (>grade 4 murmuers) = pathologic

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Stressed induced heart murmurs in cats are typically

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Systolic
Grade 3 or less

64
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Summation gallops

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due to the cat’s fast heart rate. the gallops (low pitched, diastolic heart sounds) are summated
often difficult to tell the type (S3 vs S4) due to higher HRs in cats

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What is the check list you should go through to tell if a murmur is functional or secondary CM in cats

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1) Anemia?
2) Systemic hypertension? (comorbid disease)
3) Hyperthyroidism (old cats)
4) Biomarker NT-proBNP

*Refer to echo at any point

66
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a marker of cardiomyocyte stress or stretch
stimulate vasodilation and renal natriuresis
specific specific test
used plasma (or pleural effusion)

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NT-pro BNP (natriuretic peptide)

67
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What sample do you need to submit NT-pro BNP in a cat

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plasma (or pleural effusion)

68
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what sample do you need to submit for cardiac troponin I (cTni) in a cat?

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Serum Sample

69
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marker of ongoing (short half-life) cardiomyocyte damage/injury -> ischemia, cell death -> ischemia or myocarditis
not species specific

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cardiac troponin I (cTni)

70
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T/F: NT-pro BNP and cardiac tropinin I tell you the cause of cardiomyocyte stress or injury

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False- neither tell you cause of injury but tell you if the heart is the problem

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When is running NT-proBNP on a cat a good idea?

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It is a great idea if systolic murmur grade <4/6 and you arent sure if it is stressed induced or pathological

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T/F: Thoracic radiographs are helpful to determining the cause of murmurs in cats when asymptomatic

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False- unlike incidental murmurs in dogs

*Not going to pick up much cardiomegaly in an asymptomatic cat

73
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What value of NT-proBNP in asymptomatic cats shows a high likelihood of clinically significant cardiac disease

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> 100 pmol/L

*Makes an echo much more worthwhile, especially if cat is not azotemic

74
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Cats with what disease might falsely elevate NT-proBNP

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Cats with renal disease- excreted through the urine

75
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Why might you get a false positive for NT-proBNP measurement?

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if the cat is azotemic - renal disease

76
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A cat with <100 pmol/L NT-proBNP means:

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you can be confident that the cat does not have clinically significant cardiac disease (might have mild disease)
-echo not necessary but may be ideal if performed general anesthesia, elective surgery, spay/neuter, dental, etc

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Symptomatic Cats with NT-proBNP >270pmol/L means

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CHF

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Two types of NT-proBNP in cats

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1) Quantitative send out test -> ideal if not in rush
2) SNAP -> ideal in symptomatic cats
cut off is >100pmol/L
many false positives in symptomatic cats
normal/negative value most help in symptomatic cats

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How do you interpret a cat with a NT-proBNP of 160pmol/L

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Tells you there is cardiomyocyte stress or stretch (>100pmol/L)
1) Make sure it is not falsely elevated with renal disease
2) Follow up with echo or cautious approach to anesthesia

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How do you interpret a cat with a NT-proBNP of 48 pmol/L

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Tells you that the cat does not have heart disease and any murmur you hear might be non-pathological

81
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What cardiomyopathy is most common in cats?

What are less uncommon?

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is msot common

*Restricitive CM, Arrhythmogenic right ventricular CM, and DCM are all uncommon in the cat

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Two forms of restrictive cardiomyopathy in cats (RCM)

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1) Endomyocardial form- fibrosis lining typically on LV and IV septum; La or biatrial enlargement is present

2) Myocardial form - Normal LV dimensions (including wall thickness with LA or biatrial enlargement)

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T/F: Restrictive cardiomyopathy is uncommon in cats

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True- challenging to definitively diagnose

84
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What do you see with restrictive cardiomyopathy in cats

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diastolic dysfunction with near normal wall thickness
LA or biatrial enlargement

85
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What will you see on echo in a cat with restrictive

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Diastolic dysfunction with near normal wall thickness (LA or biatrial enlargement)

86
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Is restrictive cardiomyopathy in cats systolic or diastolic dysfunction

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Diastolic dysfunction with near normal wall thickness (LA or biatrial enlargement)

87
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T/F: Dilated cardiomyopathy is rare in cats

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True

88
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LV (+/- RV) systolic dysfunction (normal wall thickness) leading to chamber dilation in dogs
very rare in cats but often idiopathic

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

89
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Cats with a taurine deficiency develop

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

LV (+/- RV) systolic dysfunction (normal wall thickness) leading to chamber dilation in dogs
very rare in cats but often idiopathic

90
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T/F ARVC is rare in cats

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true

91
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How is ARVC different in the cat vs the dog

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they often have severe RA and RV dilation and often idiopathic RV systolic dysfunction and RV wall thinning leading to ascites

dogs typically only get arrhythmias

92
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What is a clinical sign of feline (A)RVC

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Idiopathic RV systolic dysfunction and dilation leading to right sided congestive heart failure

*Ascites

93
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Nonspecific CM in cats

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Left of bi-atrial enlargement with
-Normal wall thickness
-Seemingly normal systolic function
-RV not overtly dialted/dysfuctional
-Often unable to assess diastolic function
-+/- Tachyarrhythmias (eg. Afub)

*Not adequately described by other categories

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Left of bi-atrial enlargement with
-Normal wall thickness
-Seemingly normal systolic function
-RV not overtly dialted/dysfuctional
-Often unable to assess diastolic function
-+/- Tachyarrhythmias (eg. Afub)

*Not adequately described by other categories

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Nonspecific cardiomyopathy

95
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Diffuse or regional increase in LV wall thickness with nondilated LV chamber in cats

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

96
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Hypertrophic CM in cats is a disease of (Systolic/Diastolic) dysfunction

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Systolic Dysfunction

97
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How do you diagnose the HCM phenotype in cats?

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Echo: End-diastolic wall thickness measurements >6mm

*Mild HCM can be challenging to diagnose

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What are causes of a HCM phenotype in a cat?

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1) Primary (genetic/idiopathic) HCM = diagnosis of exclusion

2) Secondary HCM:
a)Systemic Hypertension
b) Hyperthyroidism
c) Infiltrative disease (lymphoma, myocarditis)
d) Acromegaly (very rare)
e) Aortic stenosis/LVOTO
f) Pseudohypertrophy (hypovolemia/dehydration)

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What should you do if you notice a cat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype on echo?

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Find the cause
1) Check Blood Pressure- was it caused by systemic hypertension?
2) Total T4- Was it caused by hypertrhyroidism?
3) Rule out infiltrative disease (lymphoma, myocarditis)
4) Was it caused by acromegaly?
5) Did you see aortic stenosis/ LVOTO on echo?
6) Was their pseudohypertrophy? Was the patient hypovolemic or dehydrated?

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Why might a dehydrated patient show a HCM phenotype

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Due to hypovolemia- the chamber sizes shrink and give the appearance that there is HCM appearance

101
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What can give a false appearance of a HCM phenotype

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Dehydration

Due to hypovolemia- the chamber sizes shrink and give the appearance that there is HCM appearance

102
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What are mutations known to cause HCM in cats?

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1) Myosin binding protein: C3-A31P (Maine Coon)
2) Myosin binding protein C3-R820W (Ragdoll)
*both are autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance

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Primary HCM in the Maine Coon is due to

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Autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance mutation in Myosin binding protein: C3-A31P

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Primary HCM in the Ragdoll is due to

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Autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance mutation in Myosin binding protein C3-R820W

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Different phenotype diversity in HCM

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1) Mostly see just thickening of the intervertebral
2) also can just see thickening of free wall (less common)
3) Hypertrophy of basal IVS
4) Apical Hypertrophy
5) Diffuse symmetric LVH

*Just need thickening of any wall >6mm to be diagnosed

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Obstructive form of HCM

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secondary to HCM and systolic anterior motion of mitral valve
in some cats with HCM you get laxity of chordae tendinae and the anterior leaf of mitral valve gets pushed towards left ventricular outflow tract

*Obstructs outflow out of aorta and mitral valve regurgitation

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secondary to HCM and systolic anterior motion of mitral valve
in some cats with HCM you get laxity of chordae tendinae and the anterior leaf of mitral valve gets pushed towards left ventricular outflow tract

*Obstructs outflow out of aorta and mitral valve regurgitation

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Obstructive form of HCM

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Pathophysiology of primary HCM

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1) Defective sarcomere due to mutation
2) Increased myocardial mass and myofiber disorganization
3) Demands more oxygen and leads to myocardial ischemia and fibrosis
a) Ventricular arrhythmias
b) Impaired RV relaxation
c) Alteration in calcium kinetics

*Overall: impaired myocardial relaxation and decreased chamber compliant

*Diastolic Dysfunction

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Overall, what is the effect of primary HCM

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impaired myocardial relaxation and decreased chamber compliant

*Diastolic Dysfunction

leads to increased pulmonary venous pressure from left atrial enlargement and dysfunction

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Why do you get pulmonary capillary pressure with HCM and RCM

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there is increased LV filling pressure (diastolic dysfunction) leading to left atrial enlargement and dysfunction

this increases pulmonary venous pressure and pulmonary capillary pressure

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How do you diagnose HCM on echo

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1) End-diastolic wall thickness measurements >6mm
2) Diastolic (and systolic) function assessment
3) atrial size assessment (will be increased due to diastolic dysfunction)

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Stage A (cat)

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A cat that is predisposed to cardiomyopathy
ex: Maine Coon or Ragdoll

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Stage B1 (cat)

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A cat that is low risk
subclinical
norma;/mild atrial enlargement
*Asymptomatic

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Stage B2 (cat)

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a cat that is subclinical but has moderate/severe atrial enlargement
*Asymptomatic

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Stage C (cat)

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a cat that has current or previous congestive heart failure or arterial thromboembolism and is going through or previously treated

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Stage D (cat)

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a cat that has refractory CHF

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How do you treat cats that are subclinical for cardiomyopathies

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most drugs have not shown a clinical benefit to delay the onset but treatment options should be based on risk assessment (echo findings) and pillability
-Pimobendan (for systolic dysfunction-really rare) and antiarrhythias (limited options)

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When might you treat a cat with Pimobendan for subclinical HCM

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when there is wall thinning from myocardial infarction/scar
*Very rare

119
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What are the 3 adverse outcomes of cardiomyopathies in cats

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1) Sudden cardiac death from systolic dysfunction and ventricular arrhythmias
2) Heart failure - atrial enlargement and decreased atrial pump function
3) Arterial thromboembolism from atrial enlargement and decreased atrial pump function

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why might you get spontaneous echogenic contrast “smoke” seen on echo in a cat with HCM

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atrial enlargement leading to decreased atrial pump function causing formation of atrial/aurciular thrombus that can dislodge and travel to LV and out aorta

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What should you do when you see spontaneous echogenic contrast “smoke” seen on echo in a cat with HCM

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)- makes platelts less sticky

+/- Factor Xa inhibitor (ex: rivaroxaban) - anti-thrombotic drug

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Rivaroxaban is a

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factor Xa inhibitor that is antithrombic
added with Clopidogrel when you see spontaneous echogenic “smoke” material in atrium/aurcular

123
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What worsens the SAM (Systolic Anterior Motion) seen in obstructive HCM

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A fast heart rate and increases in contractility (stressed cat)

Treat with a betablocker like atenolol

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Beta-blockers typically arent used to subclinical HCM. However when are they indicated

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Anmial is syncopic due to SAM- Systolic Anterior Motion and affects of obstructive HCM
A fast heart rate and increases in contractility (stressed cat)

need to treat tachycardia and increased in contractility

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Cats with subclinical feline CM (Stage B2) need to be treated with

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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Cats with Stage C cardiomyopathy develop showing signs. What are they

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1) Usually breathing difficulty, tachypnea +/- GI/sick cat signs)

2) Cardiogenic pleural effusion +/- pericardial effusion (Do POCUS prior to thoracic radiographs or thoracocentesis if present) and/or

3) Cardiogenic pulmonary edema

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T/F: Furosemide does a great job at removing pleural effusion seen in HCM

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False- it only prevents against future buildup of fluid
you need to remove it with a thoracocentesis

*it is good if there is pulmonary edema (fluid within the lungs)

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T/F: you always need to remove pericardial effusion in cats

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False - furosemide will prevent it

129
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T/F: you always need to remove pleural effusion in cats

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True

130
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T/F: radiography is important to identify pleural effusion

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False- you wont see anything
you will just see soft tissue opacity
*Do ultrasound first
*Tap them
*Then radiograph to check for pulmonary edema

131
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In cats, cardiogenic pleural effusion might be

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Chylous or Modified Transudate

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How does one determine pleural/pericardial effusion or pulmonary edema is cardiogenic in a cat

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Look for Left Atrial Enlargement (or biatrial enlargement) via Echo

If you notice atrial enlargement then start empircial furosemide (when associated with breathing difficulty)

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What should you do if you dont have an ultrasound that can help you rule out cardiogenic causes of dyspnea

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SNAP NT-proBNP
>270pmol/L is associated with cardiogenic causes of dyspnea
-False positive possible (renal disease)

134
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How do you treat acute CHF in cats

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-Sedation and oxygen
-Empirical furosemide
-Thoracocentesis? -pleural effusion
-Minimize stress, step-wise diagnostics

135
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How do you treat chronic CHF in cats, after treatment of acute CHF

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Stage C/D
1) Furosemide
2) Clopidogrel (Plavix) +/- factor Xa inhibitor (rivaroxaban, apixaban)

Possibly:
-ACE Inhibitor (most likely), spironolactone (ideal)
-Pimobendan -> not usually unless DCM or refractory CHF (Not good evidence
-Diltiazem, atenolol, or sotalol for A fib and rapid heart beat

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4 possible outcomes of HCM in cats

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1) Nothing (live normal life)
2) Death or euthanasia related to CHF/refractory CHF or even organ failure (renal)
3) Death or euthanasia related to ATE
4) Sudden cardiac death

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What is the prognosis of a cat with subclinical HCM if no atrial enlargement

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normal life to years if no atrial enlargement

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What is the prognosis of a cat with congestive heart failure

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can be months to 1.5 years (owner dependent)

139
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What factors make the prognosis for CMs in cats significantly worse

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1) Older cat
2) LA enlargement/dysfunction
3) LV systolic dysfunction (myocardial infarction)
4) ATE

140
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What is the pathophysiology of feline arterial thromboembolism (FATE)

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1) Left Atrial enlargement leading to blood stasis and endothelial/ endocardial injury and blood clumping
2) Large thrombus formation in Left Auricle
3) Dislodge/Embolize to systemic artery
-Often aortic trifurfcation (saddle thrombus) due to size

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T/F: feline arterial thromboembolism is always cardiogenic

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False- it mostly is but it can also be pulmonary neoplasia

142
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How else, besides CM might a cat get thromboembolism

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Pulmonary neoplasia (rare) -> get chest rads
Hypercoagulability

143
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3 factors that predispose animal to thrombosis

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1) Blood stasis
2) Vessel wall injury
3) Hyper coagulability

144
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the 5 P’s of clinical signs of cats with arterial thromboembolism *

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1) Pulselessness or very weak femoral pulses
2) Pale (acute) and/or blue/purple HL nail beds/foot pads
3) Pain leading to vocalization/agonizing (subsides 12-24 hours)
4) Paresis/paralysis of hindlimbs (distal to knee), tail
5) Poiklothermia: cold limbs
*also contracted/firm gastrocnemius muscles

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What muscle will be contracted/firm with FATE

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gastrocnemius muscles

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How do you treat FATE

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1) Potent Analgesia (Pure mu agonist like Fentanyl or Methadone) +/- anxiolytic (acepromazine)

2) Check electrolytes -to rule out hyperkalemia (reperfusion injury)

3) Antithrombotic drugs- prevent clot formation-> parenteral heparin and clopidogrel initially then clopidogrel and factor Xa inhibitor

ECG monitoring for hyperkalemia

Rule out CHF

Confirm ATE (particularly if not all 5P/s)

147
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What analgesic should you use for FATE management

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Potent Analgesia (Pure mu agonist like Fentanyl or Methadone) +/- anxiolytic (acepromazine)

148
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T/F thrombolytic drugs are controversial for FATE management

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true, drugs like tissue plasminogen activator might worsen repurfusion but this is controversial

149
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What should you do if you suspect feline ATE, if not all 5P’s are not present

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-Lack of Doppler BP
-Abdominal/vascular ultrasound with Doppler
-Serum CK (and AST and ALT) are always elevated usually >10K or 100K
-Paired glucose and lactate

150
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What biochem value rules out suspected ATE

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Serum Creatine Kinase (if low)

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Management of feline ATE is commonly euthanasia but when might you advise the owners to consider 24-72 hours of treatment

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-No CHF, single limb, forelimb, not hypothermic (CHF, bilateral HL, hypothermic = bad prognosis)

*Support through reperfusion injury and endogenous thrombolysis

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