The Feline Cardiomyopathies: 2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Practical relevance

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of feline cardiomyopathy observed clinically and may affect up to approximately 15% of the domestic cat population, primarily as a subclinical disease. Fortunately, severe HCM, leading to heart failure or arterial thromboembolism (ATE), only occurs in a small proportion of these cats.

Patient group

Domestic cats of any age from 3 months upward, of either sex and of any breed, can be affected. A higher prevalence in male and domestic shorthair cats has been reported.

Diagnostics

Subclinical feline HCM may or may not produce a heart murmur or gallop sound. Substantial left atrial enlargement can often be identified radiographically in cats with severe HCM. Biomarkers should not be relied on so

SUBMITTER: Kittleson MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8642168 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature