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jean

More options Dec 3 1999, 4:00 pm

Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats.health+behav

From: "jean" <j...@nowhere.com>

Date: 1999/12/03

Subject: cat has heart murmer/update3

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I finally got Spot's echocardiogram and I have the results. I am going to
type the report as and a list of the medications that are recommended.
I would appreciate any input and or additional information as I am pretty
ignorant in this field.
Here is the report:
We have evaluated the thoracic radiographs, ECG, and echocardiogram on this
2 year old cat with a history of tiring easily. The chest readiographs
showed cardiomogaly with an increased left atrium. The ECG showed tall
R-waves suggestive of cardiac enlargement. The echocardiogram did reaveal
an enlarged left atrium and a thickened left ventricular wall consistent
with hyperstrophic cardiomyopathy.

Recommendation:
1. Begin Atenolol 25 mg 1 per day
2. Begin Enacard 1mg 1 per day
3. One baby aspirin every 3 days to prevent clots
4. Continue Lasix 12.5 mg 2 per day

end of report.
I fear giving all these medications because Spot is very sensitive to drugs
and his vet seems to be concerned too, but these recommendations came from
the cardiologist reading the tests.

Unfortunately, my laptop had to go back to compaq for more repairs so I set
up a temporary account on a friends computer. I will try and check back
soon. You can email me at j...@hiwaay.net
I'm still don't know what to expect. Will he be in pain? Will I be able to
tell if he is in pain? How long can I expect him to live? etc. All I can
get from the local vets is, it's a serious condition with no cure.
Thanks.
Jean

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