Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
DV on X rays
Dorsal Ventral
ECG
echocardiogram - an ultrasound of the heart to measure electric pulses
Most common heart issue in cats
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cats predispositioned to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
maine coons
ragdolls
DSH
HCM is characterized by ___________________
an increase in the left ventricular wall thickness
Do cats show clinical signs of HCM?
No - cats do not show clinical signs of HCM, it’s discovered on accident
How many cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experience a heart murmur?
30-80%
T or F: Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experience arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
true
8 Clinical signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
respiratoy abnormalities
tachypnea
dyspnea
lethargy
anorexia
vomitting
lameness
sudden death
Ways that HCM can be diagnosed
Thoracic radiographs for CHF that catch HCM - valentines heart
Echocardiogram
Pro BNP blood test
Pro BNP levels
b type peptide secerted from myocardial muscles
