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Echocardiographic findings in 11 cats with acromegaly
J A Myers1, K F Lunn, J M Bright
1Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital, Raleigh, NC.
Background:
Information regarding cardiac changes in domestic cats with acromegaly is limited.
Hypothesis/Objectives:
The objective of this study was to describe the echocardiographic findings in cats with acromegaly.
Animals:
Eighteen cats diagnosed with acromegaly at Colorado State University between 2008 and 2012. Of these 18 cats, 11 had echocardiography performed.
Methods:
A retrospective review of medical records was made to identify cats with acromegaly that also had echocardiography performed.
Results:
Of the 11 cats identified, 7 had left ventricular concentric hypertrophy, 6 had left atrial enlargement, and 7 had evidence of abnormal diastolic function. All 11 cats had evidence of structural or functional cardiac disease.
Conclusions And Clinical Importance:
Cardiovascular abnormalities frequently are present in cats with acromegaly, and a complete cardiac evaluation should be considered in these patients.
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