Cutting Edge Treatments for Heart Failure
Cutting Edge Treatments for Heart Failure Heart failure is fluid build up in the lungs secondary to a heart problem. This includes leaky heart valves, reduced heart muscle pumping strength, or thickened heart muscle that doesn’t relax the way it should. While surgery is an option for select patients, the high cost, limited availability, and […]
Hypertrophic (Obstructive) Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic (Obstructive) Cardiomyopathy Spot is a 1.5 year old Sphynx. His astute veterinarian detected a heart murmur during a routine examination. He was seen at Apex and diagnosed with HOCM. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease of the muscle in the pumping chambers of the heart (ventricles). It is an inherited disease, and certain breeds (such […]
Diet Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Diet Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy Charlie is on the road to recovery after his owners learned his diet could be harming his heart. Charlie has eaten a grain-free diet all his life. His owners thought they were doing the right thing for him – his food is marketed well and is not cheap! In 2018, the […]
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Septal Defect Sweet Etta James was only 6 days old when she was diagnosed. Her vet heard a heart murmur and her owner noticed occasional labored breathing. An echocardiogram revealed the hole in her heart. She was prescribed benazepril (an ACE inhibitor) to reduce fluid build up, and she will be monitored closely. Fortunately, she […]