What are the complications of an enlarged heart

What are the complications of an enlarged heart

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Complications of an enlarged heart include Congestive heart failure, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac arrhythmias, and Stroke.

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An enlarged heart has severe consequences. It can cause heart failure and heart muscle “burn-out” in which the heart muscle first thickens, then gradually thins out and doesn’t squeeze (pump) as efficiently. This leads to shortness of breat…

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X-ray Confusion – possible Diaphragmatic Hernia or Congenital Heart Disease (enlarged) in a Himalayan kitten?

Q: I needed someone to talk to and some peace of mind while I’m waiting to take our kitten to the vet again tomorrow, so I decided to ask for comments & experiences here. For those who don’t want to read the whole story, I am looking for your personal experiences or knowledge on Diaphragmatic Hernia and/or an Enlarged Heart (congenital).Our little girl Himalayan, 14 weeks old, recently lost her appetite completely and started vomiting green fluid up several times a day. We immediately took her to the emergency vet (who told us she was perfectly healthy) then to our normal vet. While doing a Barium series of X-rays to see if she possibly had a blockage, our vet came across something on the X-Ray that didn’t look normal. It looks like there is a communication between two organs in the abdomen, which she initially told me was an enlarged heart from Congenital Heart Disease.After getting further into the Barium series she started to believe it may be Diaphragmatic Hernia (from birth not trauma, as far as I know) allowing her organs into places they shouldn’t be, thus pressing on her heart and making it appear larger or the organ showing up not even being her heart. We are taking her tomorrow to have an ultrasound to find out for sure.To add to it all her stomach lining is very inflamed and irritated and may have ulcers, we think from the Dex steroid she was given with her last kitten shot.She was very healthy and playful just a week ago, now she is losing weight rapidly and doesn’t even follow me around the house any more. We are hoping it is the hernia because it is correctable with surgery. I am very devastated to say the least and am not sure if I could bear euthanizing her. I would like to hear a little bit about Diaphragmatic Hernia and/or an enlarged heart. What are the odds of survival with surgery on Diaphragmatic Hernia? Complications? Personal experiences? And if it is her heart and can’t be corrected, should I put her to sleep or keep her until she passes away naturally? I’m going to the vet tomorrow for ultrasounds but I really need to hear some thoughts in the meantime. Thank you for your time.The vet opened her up today to do exploratory surgery and it was indeed a hernia. Her liver was lodged up against her heart. The vet successfully fixed it and said if she makes it through the next 24-48 hours she will make it. She is staying at the emergency vet overnight so they can keep an eye on her. Thank you for all your comments, and please keep her in your thoughts.

A: I really am sorry she is still not well. I was thinking about her case last night. If you recall, in my last answer to you I was afraid it was something she was born with that was not nice… As far as diaphragmatic hernia surgery goes, I personally do not like them I have assisted with my share of them and they are scary.Most pets to not do well. It is not the surgery that kills them. It is the anesthesia. There is a very fine line the anesthesiologist and techs better know how to walk. They have to actually breath for the pet when the chest is open and if the right percentages of oxygen and anesthesia are not proper, that will over dose the pet. Fortunately there are a lot more updated pieces of equipment and monitors now a day but be sure your vet has a staff that knows how to use it all.As far as any heart conditions, well there have been incredible strides made in the name of medical advancement. Seek the advice and opinions of a cardiologist. You may be amazed at what they have to say.As long as she is comfortable I would not put her down. But that is a completely personal decision that only you can make.My prayers are still with you. Good luck.

What are the complications of an enlarged septum and left chamber in a 12 year old boy.?

Q: I don’t know the measurements but I was told several weeks ago that my son had an enlarged left chamber and a thickening septum wall. At the time he had been hospitalized for chest pain and a low heart rate. There was no murmur found during the first exam, however on a followup now there is a murmur. I realize that murmurs can be completely innocent however my fear is that this is being caused by the enlargement. I am awaiting another cardiologist appointment, because their is such a language barrier with the current Doctor that I find myself not able to ask the questions that I would like answered. I also have some concerns because his equipment seems so dated…..the ekg was performed with these leather straps around my sons arms and ankles and it just seemed odd to me. I am probably just being silly, but it worried me. What questions should I be asking? He has always been perfectly healthy until these last few months, he is not at all overweight and very active. Thanks

A: Echocardiography may be done and the cause for dilation of left ventricle should be ascertained. Congenital heart defect such as ventricular septal defect can not be ruled out.Please note that I am not a medical professional.

Anyone ever heard of death or complications during neutering?

Q: My one year old pomeranian died Tuesday during a routine neutering operation. The doctor said his heart stopped twice during the operation, and finally he stopped breathing…I`m crushed, anyone heard or had this happen to their pet. The vet did an xray and he said he had an enlarged heart. What could be the congenital condition that caused that??He was vet checked by this vet when I bought him, and he had been put under general before without complications, ( broken leg)….anyone???Sorry about punctuation…I`m sooo upset.Thanks Jason for your support….you`re such a nice human being.They tried to listen or do a pre operation check up, but my Bear was scared and upset so he wouldn`t let them near him. So they just figured they`d go ahead with the neutering. They gassed him in his kennel and prepped him..He told me this conditon is not commonly seen in pomeranians….mostly in larger breeds.Should I go after the breeder?

A: i work at a humane society and we have had quite a few dogs that have had complications while being neutered, but none (that i know of) that have actually died. i have heard of dogs dying from it before, even though its rare, it does happen. sorry about your dog : [