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Aortic stenosis in cats is a hidden challenge that many pet lovers might overlook. Discovering how it affects their heart function adds a whole new layer to understanding feline health. Definitely worth a read for anyone serious about their kitty’s well-being.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_aortic_stenosis
#CatHeartHealth #FelineCare #PetCardiology
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_aortic_stenosis
#CatHeartHealth #FelineCare #PetCardiology
Aortic stenosis in cats is a hidden challenge that many pet lovers might overlook. Discovering how it affects their heart function adds a whole new layer to understanding feline health. Definitely worth a read for anyone serious about their kitty’s well-being.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/c_ct_aortic_stenosis
#CatHeartHealth #FelineCare #PetCardiology
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20disease.%20Typically,%20broad%20spectrum%20antibiotics%20are%20given%20to%20cats%20with%20aortic%20stenosis%20due%20to%20the%20increased%20risk%20of%20developing%20bacterial%20infections%20in%20the%20heart.%20Living%20and%20Management%20The%20overall%20goal%20for%20you%20and%20the%20veterinarian%20is%20to%20minimize%20the%20cat's%20symptoms,%20prevent%20complications,%20and%20improve%20its%20quality%20of%20life.%20Activity%20should%20be%20immediately%20restricted%20to%20prevent%20complications%20(sometimes%20fatal)%20due%20to%20overexertion.%20Low%20sodium%20diets%20will%20also%20be%20recommended%20for%20cats%20with%20congestive%20heart%20failure.%20Affected%20animals%20shouldn%5Cu2019t%20allow%20breeding%20or%20preferably%20neutered.%20You%5Cu2019ll%20need%20to%20closely%20watch%20your%20cat%20at%20home%20for%20abnormal%20signs%20and%20inform%20the%20veterinarian%20immediately%20if%20and%20when%20they%20occur.%20Cats%20with%20mild%20forms%20of%20aortic%20stenosis%20may%20live%20a%20%5Cu201cnormal%5Cu201d%20lifespan%20without%20any%20treatment.%20However,%20those%20with%20severe%20forms%20of%20the%20defect%20have%20a%20poor%20prognosis,%20even%20with%20treatment.%20Regardless%20of%20the%20severity,%20many%20veterinarians%20will%20recommend%20against%20breeding%20an%20animal%20with%20this%20heart%20defect.%22%7D){kind=logo}
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,%20a%20disease%20of%20the%20heart.%20The%20heart%20and%20skeletal%20muscles%20do%20not%20synthesize%20the%20carnitine%20nutrient%20on%20their%20own,%20requiring%20it%20to%20be%20transported%20there%20for%20use.%20Therefore,%20a%20deficiency%20of%20carnitine%20in%20the%20body%20will%20have%20a%20negative%20effect%20on%20the%20heart%20and%20skeletal%20muscles.%20While%20carnitine%20supplements%20are%20not%20always%20successful%20at%20reversing%20the%20effects%20of%20this%20deficiency,%20they%20have%20proven%20to%20be%20the%20most%20successful%20course%20of%20treatment.%20Symptoms%20and%20Types%20Signs%20of%20this%20deficiency%20may%20include:%20Lethargy%20Muscle%20pain%20Exercise%20intolerance%20Enlarged%20heart%20(dilated%20cardiomyopathy)%20Heart%20muscle%20failureL-carnitine%20is%20important%20for%20muscle%20tissue%20to%20receive%20energy%20and%20function%20normally.%20A%20deficiency%20in%20this%20nutrient,%20therefore,%20can%20create%20a%20negative%20impact%20throughout%20the%20cat's%20body.%20Causes%20This%20disease%20is%20still%20being%20studied,%20but%20there%20is%20some%20evidence%20that%20suggests%20that%20certain%20breeds%20may%20be%20at%20increased%20risk%20of%20acquiring%20this%20disorder.%20Diagnosis%20In%20order%20to%20diagnose%20this%20deficiency,%20heart%20(endomyocardial)%20muscle%20biopsies%20must%20be%20performed%20in%20order%20to%20measure%20carnitine%20levels.%20Treatment%20Your%20cat's%20size%20and%20weight%20will%20determine%20the%20proper%20dosage%20of%20L-carnitine%20supplements.%20Keep%20in%20mind%20that%20many%20cats%20will%20not%20show%20an%20improvement%20in%20health.%20In%20addition,%20some%20cats%20may%20even%20show%20an%20increase%20in%20diarrhea%20as%20the%20carnitine%20dosage%20in%20their%20diet%20is%20increased.%20An%20appropriately%20prescribed%20diet,%20with%20plenty%20of%20fluids,%20will%20be%20essential%20for%20preventing%20complications%20during%20this%20period.%20Living%20and%20Management%20Once%20carnitine%20treatment%20has%20begun,%20it%20is%20recommended%20that%20you%20continue%20regular%20veterinary%20check-ups%20with%20your%20cat.%20Your%20doctor%20will%20perform%20an%20echocardiogram%20(or%20EKG)%20every%20three%20to%20six%20months%20to%20ensure%20that%20treatment%20has%20been%20effective.%20Prevention%20There%20are%20no%20known%20methods%20of%20prevention,%20other%20than%20maintaining%20a%20healthy%20diet%20for%20your%20cat.%22%7D){kind=spacer}
%20Collapse%20DeathCauses%20Absence%20of%20oxygen%20in%20inspired%20gases%20or%20in%20arterial%20blood%20or%20in%20the%20tissues%20Blockage%20of%20the%20aorta%20(aortic%20stenosis)%20Heart%20surgery%20Drug%20reactions%20(e.g.,%20anesthetics,%20especially%20fast-acting%20barbiturates,%20digoxin)%20Electrical%20shock%20Electrolyte%20imbalances%20Hypothermia%20Inflammation%20of%20the%20heart%20muscle%20(myocarditis)%20ShockDiagnosis%20Unless%20some%20underlying%20infection,%20metabolic%20problem,%20or%20other%20such%20condition%20is%20present,%20the%20results%20of%20routine%20laboratory%20tests%20are%20usually%20normal.%20Your%20veterinarian%20will,%20however,%20record%20the%20ECG%20(electrocardiogram)%20results,%20which%20is%20helpful%20in%20identifying%20V-Fib%20and%20other%20related%20heart%20problems.%20Treatment%20This%20is%20an%20emergency%20that%20requires%20prompt%20and%20aggressive%20treatment.%20In%20fact,%20without%20treatment,%20most%20cats%20die%20within%20a%20matter%20of%20minutes.%20Often,%20electrical%20cardioversion%20is%20used,%20wherein%20an%20electrical%20defibrillator%20is%20used%20to%20deliver%20small%20electrical%20shocks%20to%20return%20the%20heart%20to%20normal%20rhythm.%20Initially,%20low%20intensity%20shocks%20are%20given;%20if%20the%20heart%20does%20not%20respond,%20the%20emergency%20veterinarian%20may%20increase%20the%20voltage.%20If%20there%20is%20no%20access%20to%20an%20electrical%20defribillator,%20he%20or%20she%20may%20administer%20a%20precordial%20thump,%20whereby%20a%20sharp%20blow%20is%20applied%20to%20the%20chest%20wall%20over%20the%20heart%20with%20an%20open%20fist.%20Although%20rarely%20successful,%20it%20may%20be%20the%20only%20alternative.%20Living%20and%20Management%20Once%20the%20cat's%20heart%20has%20returned%20to%20a%20normal%20rhythm,%20it%20will%20require%20hospitalization%20for%20a%20few%20days%20to%20fully%20recover.%20Regular%20follow-up%20exams%20with%20the%20veterinarian%20will%20also%20be%20required,%20so%20that%20he%20or%20she%20may%20evaluate%20the%20cat's%20progress%20(typically%20with%20the%20ECG%20and%20other%20diagnostic%20procedures).%22%7D){kind=logo}
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