Abstract

TARAZONA CH, Sandra L; GOMEZ G, Leonardo F  and  OROZCO PADILLA, Sonia C. Dilated cardiomiopathy in a puppy: A case report. Rev Colom Cienc Pecua [online]. 2008, vol.21, n.3, pp.413-419. ISSN 0120-0690.

This is a case of a Springer spaniel puppy which presented tachypnea, ascitis, exercise intolerance, mild cyanosis and a poor body condition. At cardiac auscultation a 5/6 mitral murmur was detected that irradiated to both hemithorax. Echocardiography revealed diminished left ventricular contractility, eccentric hypertrophy of the left atrium and ventricle and mitral insufficiency.

Keywords : canine heart; echocardiography in dogs; inotropism.

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