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The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination: | The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination: | ||
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| + | [[Image:hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cat)'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]] | ||
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'''Cardiovascular system''': | '''Cardiovascular system''': | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 31 August 2007
Signalment
- 7 year old
- Male neutered
- Domestic short haired cat
History
- Fully vaccinated
- Sudden death at home
- No other clinical abnormalities
Imaging
Haematology/Biochemistry
Gross Pathology
The following data and pictures were taken at post-mortem examination:
Cardiovascular system:
- Heart has a globoid shape
- Ventricular wall measurements:
- Interventricular septum; 12mm
- Right ventricular wall; 3mm
- Left ventricular wall; 10mm
- Pericardium is fatty, shiny and intact
No embolic thrombi were found in the abdominal aorta.
No further abnormalities were found.