Treatment for hcm in cats
How to Treat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats
ACVIM Fact Sheet: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats . Overview Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most commonly encountered heart disease in cats. This disease is characterized by an abnormal thickening (hypertrophy) of one or several areas of the walls of the heart, usually of the left ventricle. Hypertrophic
Feline Cardiomyopathies: Treatment modalities
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), so may be presented for screening. Obviously no treatment is indicated. Stage B- asymptomatic heart disease There are few studies of treatment in asymptomatic cats to help guide therapy. Beta-blockers and diltiazem have been suggested. Stage C- the acutely-decompensated cat
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Treatment of Feline HCM Prior To The Onset Of Heart Failure Treatment of Feline HCM Prior To The Onset Of Heart Failure • ACE Inhibition – Two small studies suggested the an ACE inhibitor can decrease LV wall thickness in cats with HCM • Rush JE, Freeman LM, Brown DJ, Smith FJ.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by unexplained thickening of the muscular walls of the heart. The word “unexplained” implies that other conditions that can cause thickening of the heart walls, such as high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, and aortic
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Feline Cardiomyopathies: Treatment modalities Fig.1:Thoracic radiograph of a cat with decompensated HCM pre treatment. ... aldosterone system in cats with HCM is a well-established fact. Currently only benazepril is licensed for use in cats (for chronic renal failure) but most other ACEI have been ...
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In one study, the only drug that increased survival in HCM cats with CHF was enalapril (0.25–0.5 mg/kg q 24 hours), and atenolol actually decreased survival—but this was in cats with CHF. Atenolol (beta blockers) should never be started in a cat in CHF but can be used once the heart failure is controlled. However, if the cat is already on
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Cardiomyopathies primarily affect adult cats and although all cats are susceptible, a genetic predisposition for the disease has been shown in Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and in some American shorthair cats. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most prevalent feline cardiac disease. It is a
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atenolol in HCM cats with DLVOTO (as the untreated group was too small in this study) would help to clarify any advantage of this drug in this subgroup of asymptomatic HCM cats. Additionally, the majority of cats in the study are reported as being domestic short-haired cats, with …
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HCM is also a disease of humans, and 50% of the time it is an inherited disorder. There is mounting evidence that HCM in cats is also a genetic disease, especially since it is often seen in cats less than 2 years of age. It is suggested that littermates of HCM cats be tested for the disease. The diagnosis of HCM is based on several tests. Hearing a
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Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy What are the symptoms of HCM? Many cats with HCM have no symptoms and appear clinically healthy. These cats may have a heart murmur or abnormal heart , which prompts a cardiac evaluation; however, some cats with heart disease have a normal sounding heart. Cats with advanced disease may have clinical signs ...
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