TABLE 3.
Clinical data of the cats included in the retrospective study (n = 34)
| n | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac diseases | ||
| LVH | 21 | 61% |
| Mitral dysplasia | 6 | 18% |
| RCM | 3 | 9% |
| UCM | 2 | 6% |
| Tricuspid dysplasia | 1 | 3% |
| Cor triatriatum sinister | 1 | 3% |
| Arrhythmias | ||
| Atrial fibrillation | 2 | 6% |
| Isolated VPC | 1 | 3% |
| Clinical signs | ||
| Tachypnea/dyspnea | 32 | 94% |
| Lethargy | 16 | 47% |
| Abdominal distension | 4 | 12% |
| Syncope | 4 | 12% |
| Coughing | 3 | 9% |
| Exercise intolerance | 3 | 9% |
| Cyanosis | 1 | 3% |
| Type of CHF | ||
| Pulmonary edema | 28 | 82% |
| Pleural effusion | 18 | 53% |
| Ascites | 3 | 9% |
Abbreviations: LVH, left ventricular hypertrophy; RCM, restrictive cardiomyopathy; UCM, unclassified cardiomyopathy; VPC, ventricular premature complexes.