Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: an update

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2010 Jul;40(4):685-700. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.04.004.

Abstract

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is morphologically defined by hypertrophy of a non-dilated ventricle, is the most common heart disease in the cat. Advances have been made with respect to the understanding of the cause, clinical presentation and distribution of this disease; however, much remains to be discovered. In this article, the cause, epidemiology, pathophysiology and therapy of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are reviewed. Information that has come to light since this topic was last addressed in this series is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / epidemiology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / etiology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / therapy
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / veterinary*
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cat Diseases / etiology
  • Cat Diseases / therapy*
  • Cats
  • Echocardiography / veterinary
  • Female
  • Male
  • Prognosis