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== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
History and clinical signs suggest [[:Catgory:Hart Failur|heart failure]].
History and clinical signs suggest [[:Category:Heart Failure|heart failure]].
Physical examination will show presence of a systolic murmur, a gallop rhythm, S3 heart sound, arrhythmias, pulse deficits and pulmonary crackles.
Physical examination will show presence of a systolic murmur, a gallop rhythm, S3 heart sound, arrhythmias, pulse deficits and pulmonary crackles.
Blood tests will show [[azotemia]], elevated liver enzymes (+ liver congestion), signs of congestive heart failure, signs of [[thromboembolism]] (cats) and plasma taurine reduction (cats).
Blood tests will show [[azotemia]], elevated liver enzymes (+ liver congestion), signs of congestive heart failure, signs of [[thromboembolism]] (cats) and plasma taurine reduction (cats).
Radiography will show left ventricular hypertrophy (seen in Dobermans & Boxers), left atrial enlargement (seen in Dobermans & Boxers), generalised cardiomegaly (seen in giant breeds), [[Hart Failure, Left-Sided|left sided congestive heart failure]] signs e.g. pulmonary congestion & edema and [[Heart Failur, Right-Sided|right sided congestive heart failure]] signs e.g. pleural effusion and ascites.
Radiography will show left ventricular hypertrophy (seen in Dobermans & Boxers), left atrial enlargement (seen in Dobermans & Boxers), generalised cardiomegaly (seen in giant breeds), [[Heart Failure, Left-Sided|left sided congestive heart failure]] signs e.g. pulmonary congestion & edema and [[Heart Failure, Right-Sided|right sided congestive heart failure]] signs e.g. pleural effusion and ascites.
Electrocardiography (ECG) will show rhythm disturbances e.g. [[Atrila Fibrillation|atrial fibrillation]] (giant breeds), ventricular arrhythmias (Doberman Pinchers, Boxers), conduction disturbances and characteristic signs of hypertrophy.
Electrocardiography (ECG) will show rhythm disturbances e.g. [[Atrila Fibrillation|atrial fibrillation]] (giant breeds), ventricular arrhythmias (Doberman Pinchers, Boxers), conduction disturbances and characteristic signs of hypertrophy.