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Boxer cardiomyopathy is an adult-onset disease with three distinct clinical presentations: The concealed form is characterized by an asymptomatic dog with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). The overt form is characterized by ventricular tachyarrhythmias and syncope. Dogs with overt disease may also have episodic weakness and exercise ...
Premature ventricular contractions may be associated with underlying heart disease, and certain characteristics are therefore elicited routinely: the presence of signs of heart disease or a known history of heart disease (e.g. previous myocardial infarction), as well as heart disease or sudden cardiac death in close relatives.
Puppies and adult dogs diagnosed with subaortic stenosis can suffer from a range of clinical signs such as fainting, breathing difficulty in the moderate cases or heart failure and sudden death in severe cases. [2] Symptoms also include sudden/strong lethargicism, continuous heavy panting, and a rise in temperature.
Other heart murmurs, known as pathologic, are caused by heart disease or structural issues. Sometimes, it can even be a secondary symptom of a non-cardiac concern. FamVeld/Shutterstock
It is a congenital heart disease in dogs. There usually are no signs in dogs except for a heart murmur. However, a large defect can result in heart failure or in pulmonary hypertension leading to a right-to-left shunt. [49] Atrial septal defect* is a hole in the division between the heart atria (upper chambers of the heart). It is an uncommon ...
Heart disease symptoms depend on the type and severity of the heart disease but generally may include: Chest pain (angina) Shortness of breath. Lightheadedness. Heartburn.
Ectopic beat is a disturbance of the cardiac rhythm frequently related to the electrical conduction system of the heart, in which beats arise from fibers or group of fibers outside the region in the heart muscle ordinarily responsible for impulse formation (i.e., the sinoatrial node).
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