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Ever wondered about the invisible complexities of a cat's heart? Discover the fascinating world of feline sinus arrest and sinoatrial block. Delve into the mysteries of these heart conditions and learn what they mean for our beloved companions. It's a startling reminder of the elegance and fragility embedded in every purr.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_sinus_arrest_sinoatrial_block
#FelineHeartMysteries #CatHealthInsights #CuriousCats
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_sinus_arrest_sinoatrial_block
#FelineHeartMysteries #CatHealthInsights #CuriousCats
Ever wondered about the invisible complexities of a cat's heart? Discover the fascinating world of feline sinus arrest and sinoatrial block. Delve into the mysteries of these heart conditions and learn what they mean for our beloved companions. It's a startling reminder of the elegance and fragility embedded in every purr.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_sinus_arrest_sinoatrial_block
#FelineHeartMysteries #CatHealthInsights #CuriousCats
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%20fistula%20is%20generally%20a%20congenital%20based%20condition,%20which%20causes%20abnormal%20passages%20to%20develop%20between%20the%20proper%20liver%20(hepatic)%20arteries%20and%20the%20inner%20liver%20(intrahepatic)%20portal%20veins.%22,%22articleBody%22:%22Arteriovenous%20Malformation%20of%20the%20Liver%20in%20Cats%20Intrahepatic%20arteriovenous%20(AV)%20fistula%20is%20generally%20a%20congenital%20based%20condition,%20which%20causes%20abnormal%20passages%20to%20develop%20between%20the%20proper%20liver%20(hepatic)%20arteries%20and%20the%20inner%20liver%20(intrahepatic)%20portal%20veins.%20It%20can%20also%20develop%20through%20surgical%20injury,%20trauma,%20and%20abnormal%20tissue%20or%20bone%20growth%20(neoplasia).%20Although%20this%20condition%20is%20uncommon%20in%20cats,%20it%20does%20occur.%20This%20severe%20illness%20can%20be%20addressed%20with%20fair%20results%20when%20a%20proper%20diagnosis%20has%20been%20settled%20on.%20Most%20treatment%20will%20be%20on%20an%20outpatient%20basis%20and%20will%20include%20a%20planned%20diet,%20dietary%20restrictions,%20and%20long%20term%20observation.%20Symptoms%20and%20Types%20Cats%20suffering%20from%20AV%20fistula%20may%20show%20lethargy,%20anorexia,%20vomiting,%20diarrhea,%20weight%20loss,%20excessive%20thirst%20(polydipsia),%20dementia,%20and%20abdominal%20swelling.%20There%20are%20several%20other%20signs%20of%20AV%20fistula,%20such%20as:%20Ascites%20(fluid%20in%20the%20abdomen)%20Congenital%20heart%20malformations%20Hemorrhages%20Abnormal%20portal%20vein%20coagulation%20(thrombosis)%20Protein%20loss%20in%20the%20kidney%20(nephropathy)%20Intestinal%20abnormality%20(enteropathy)%20hypertension%20Liver%20disease,%20cirrhosis%20of%20liverThe%20central%20nervous%20system%20may%20also%20be%20affected%20by%20this%20condition.%20Symptoms%20can%20include:%20Distemper%20and%20other%20infectious%20disorders%20Lead%20poisoning,%20water%20on%20the%20brain%20(hydrocephalus)%20Idiopathic%20epilepsy%20Metabolic%20disorders%20Brain%20degeneration%20associated%20with%20liver%20failure%20(hepatic%20encephalopathy)Causes%20There%20is%20no%20particular%20breed%20that%20shows%20a%20higher%20predisposition%20than%20another.%20Hepatic%20AV%20is%20a%20vascular%20(vessel)%20malformation%20that%20is%20genetically%20determined%20during%20the%20embryonic%20stage%20of%20development%20-%20also%20referred%20to%20as%20embryologic%20anlage.%20Most%20conditions%20begin%20to%20show%20at%20an%20early%20age.%20In%20some%20cases%20of%20AV,%20surgical%20injury,%20trauma,%20or%20tumor%20growth%20(neoplasia)%20can%20lead%20to%20the%20problem.%20Diagnosis%20The%20disorder%20can%20be%20tested%20for%20by%20conducting%20a%20complete%20blood%20count%20(CBC),%20biochemistry,%20and%20urinalysis%20techniques,%20as%20well%20as%20coagulation%20tests,%20abdominal%20(peritoneal)%20fluid%20analysis,%20and%20an%20evaluation%20of%20bile%20acids%20(digestive%20secretion%20from%20the%20liver).%20X-rays,%20ultrasounds,%20liver%20biopsies,%20and%20explaratory%20laparotomies%20(incision%20into%20the%20abdominal%20wall)%20are%20other%20exams%20that%20may%20help%20to%20diagnose%20the%20liver%20malformation.%20Treatment%20While%20some%20cats%20will%20require%20surgical%20care,%20most%20can%20be%20treated%20at%20home%20with%20proper%20nursing%20care.%20Modifications%20to%20the%20diet%20will%20often%20include%20dietary%20restrictions%20on%20nitrogen%20and%20sodium.%20Hydration%20and%20electrolyte%20disturbances%20will%20also%20be%20addressed%20and%20treated.%20Drugs%20that%20rely%20on%20liver%20biotransformation%20should%20be%20avoided,%20along%20with%20any%20drugs%20that%20will%20react%20with%20GABA-benzodiazepine%20receptors%20(the%20transmitters%20that%20inhibit%20anxiety%20and%20over%20excitement).%20Veterinarians%20commonly%20prescribe%20histamines%20for%20blood%20pressure%20reduction,%20and%20diuretics%20(furosemides)%20to%20relieve%20excess%20fluid.%20Living%20and%20Management%20It%20will%20be%20important%20for%20your%20veterinarian%20to%20monitor%20your%20cat's%20biochemistry%20every%20few%20weeks,%20and%20then%20every%20few%20months%20following%20the%20initial%20treatment%20routines.%20Prognosis%20is%20fair%20when%20AV%20is%20properly%20treated,%20although%20your%20cat%20will%20require%20ongoing%20monitoring%20and%20treatment%20to%20address%20any%20related%20health%20issues%20that%20may%20arise.%20Prevention%20As%20the%20health%20issue%20is%20mostly%20congenital%20in%20nature,%20there%20are%20no%20preventative%20measures%20to%20consider.%22%7D){kind=spacer}
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