A Case Report of Incidental Diagnosis of Cardiac Hypertrophy in Brazilian Short Hair Cat With Cholangitis and Renal Acute Insufficiency

Authors: Pereira Silva AF, Leite NetoKKF and Ruggero Errante P*

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000520

Volume 6, Issue 6

Abstract

The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common myocardial disease that affects felines and is characterized by hypertrophy of the left ventricle, may be primary or secondary associated with hyperthyroidism, systemic hypertension and subaortic stenosis. The clinical signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are variable, and the cat may have a symptomatic or asymptomatic clinical presentation. Imaging diagnostic methods such as Doppler echocardiography and electrocardiography allow the clinician to classify the stage of the disease more efficiently to more clearly assess the need for treatment and prognosis. In this case report, a four year old male Brazilian short hair cat was presented to the clinical facility with signals of emesis. A heart murmur was found during cardiac auscultation. After treatment to stabilize the clinical condition of emesis, imaging tests (Doppler echocardiography, abdominal ultrasonography), electrocardiogram, blood count, T4 dosage and biochemical tests were performed. Exam results demonstrate the presence of cholangitis, acute kidney disease and a incidental findings of cardiac hypertrophy.

Keywords: Cat Disease; Heart Disease; Cardiac Hypertrophy; Cholangitis; Diagnostic Imaging

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