Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiovascular dysfunction in dogs associated with critical illnesses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Nelson, O Lynne & Thompson, Pam A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The records of 16 dogs with left ventricular dysfunction associated with severe systemic illness were reviewed. The most common diagnoses in affected dogs were sepsis and cancer. Despite left ventricular dysfunction, no dog presented with signs of congestive heart failure. Fifteen dogs were presented with generalized weakness as a part of their clinical complaint. Twelve (75%) of 16 dogs died or were euthanized within 15 days of admission to the hospital. The average time until death was 3.6 days.
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