Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica Felina com tromboembolização: relato de caso

Abstract

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common feline heart disease characterized by diastolic dysfunction and may have an unfavorable outcome secondary to congestive heart failure and/or thromboembolic disease. Thromboembolism episodes represent a serious complication and are often described in the aortic trifurcation region. Thus, the aim of this report is to describe the case of a feline treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia with a history of thoracic limb paralysis and respiratory distress secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy associated with cardiogenic pulmonary edema and thromboembolization for the thoracic limb. The animal underwent supportive therapy and specific for the congestive and thromboembolic condition, however, due to poor response to treatment euthanasia was recommended. Necroscopic findings were compatible with heart disease and adjacent congestive symptoms; however, the presence of thrombus was assumed due to clinical and laboratory findings.