Nefertiti: I guess our doctors do diagnose us with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy more than they do some other breeds.
Not exact matches
* Dilated
cardiomyopathy - the heart muscle becomes weak and stretched, decreasing the heart's ability to pump blood through the body *
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - this is
more common in cats.
More specifically,
cardiomyopathy, or CM, is a disease of the heart muscle in which either the heart walls thicken (
hypertrophic and restrictive forms) or stretch (dilated form).
Though
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is much
more commonly diagnosed in cats, dilated
cardiomyopathy (DCM) is occasionally seen also.
Many breeds are prone to certain genetic disorders like hip dysplasia, luxating patellas,
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and many
more.
Mr. Man was diagnosed by our veterinarians with a mild
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
more commonly known as a heart murmur, causing a thickening of the walls of the heart.
Pets with ventricular fibrillation or digitalis overdose Cats with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Use with caution in Collie - breed dogs as they may be
more sensitive to Central Nervous System effects Use with caution in obese pets and those with kidney or thyroid disease, severe lung disease or those with an electrolyte imbalance Safety has not been determined in breeding, pregnant or nursing animals If your pet has had an allergic reaction to digoxin or like products Directions:
Secondary heart diseases tend to be considerably
more responsive to preventive measures and dietary and lifestyle changes than are
hypertrophic and restrictive
cardiomyopathy.
They are
more prone to
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy than domestic casts.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) may be a problem in this breed but
more information is required.
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more about
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats?