Table 4.

Main indications for cardiac evaluation

History	Syncope Seizures (in the absence of other neurological abnormalities) Diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in a close relative Weakness Exercise intolerance/open‐mouth breathing with exertion Intolerance to parenteral fluid administration Pedigree cat intended for breeding Maine coon or Ragdoll with a MyBPC3 mutation Any endocrinopathy Heartworm positive status Fever of unknown origin
Physical exam	Murmur Gallop sound or systolic click Muffled heart or lung sounds Arrhythmia Tachypnea Pulmonary crackles Jugular venous distention or pulsation Ascites Hypo‐ or hyperkinetic femoral arterial pulse pressure Acute paresis/paralysis Absent femoral arterial pulses
Cats aged 9 years or older undergoing interventions that could precipitate CHF	General anesthesia Fluid treatment Extended‐release glucocorticosteroids