J Vet Sci.
2005 Mar;6(1):67-73.
Mitral valve prolapse in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A review and case study
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- 1Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, 384 Victoria St. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia. c.hyun@victorchang.unsw.edu.au
Abstract
- A 5 year-old spayed female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was presented after a 3- to 5-day onset of severe respiratory distress. The dog also had a history of several episodes of syncope prior to presentation. A comprehensive diagnostic investigation revealed a midsystolic click sound on cardiac auscultation, signs of left sided cardiac enlargement in ECG and thoracic radiography, mitral valvular leaflet protrusion into left the atrium, decreased E-point-to septal separation (EPSS) and mitral regurgitated flow in echocardiography, all of which are characteristic signs of mitral valvular prolapse. After intensive care with antidiuretics and a vasodilator with oxygen supplement, the condition of the dog was stabilized. The dog was then released and is being medicated with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with regular follow-up.
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