Right congestive heart failure in domestic kitten (Felis domesticus) by dilation of the pulmonary veins and cardiomegali

Ratna Widyawati, Wiwik Misaco Yuniarti, Annisa Tri Wardani, Bima Satria Moekti, Lalu Deni Mandala Putra, Maria Alfianti Clarista Janu

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Abstract

Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a pathological state characterized by the incapability of the heart to properly perform its essential function of delivering blood to meet the metabolic demands of the body. Case Description: The present case report concerns a 3-month-old male domestic kitten, displaying symptoms including an enlarged abdomen, emaciation, dehydration, dyspnea, rhinorrhea, and infestation with scabies. This animal, weighing 0.7 kg displays a tabby bicolor pattern. The findings gleaned from the clinical evaluation revealed the presence of a murmur upon auscultation of the cardiac region. Upon conducting an ultrasound examination, it was determined that the abdominal cavity contained a fluid accumulation known as ascites. Conclusion: The findings from the radiographic evaluation indicate that feline Hiro exhibits ascites alongside cardiomegaly, in conjunction with discernible vascular modifications characterized by both enlargements of the pulmonary arteries and veins.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1491-1497
Number of pages7
JournalOpen Veterinary Journal
Volume13
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Cardiac insufficiency
  • Corroborating medical evaluations
  • Diagnostic outcomes

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