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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Feline Cardiomyopathies (view source)
Revision as of 16:08, 2 December 2012
, 16:08, 2 December 2012→Radiography
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Radiography===
===Radiography===
Radiographs are useful for the diagnosis of congestive heart failure, however they are not able to distinguish the underlying cardiomyopathy. Radiographs may reveal left atrial dilation. On the dorso-ventral projection, a classic 'Valentine heart' shape may be evident due to the marked left atrial/biatrial dilation. Pulmonary venous conjestion, interstitial/alveolar pattern or the presence of a pleural effusion may be identified. These findings are not specific for RCM.
===Echocardiography===
===Echocardiography===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==