A case report of pulmonary edema associated with left cardiac failure secondary with mitral insufficiency in dog

The cardiac left insufficiency with mitral dysfunction is a relevant pathology importante repercussion in the lung, leads to pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema corresponds accumulation of fluid lung parenchyma and alveoli, can be classified as cardiogenic or non-cardiogenic. Clinical signs symptoms include presence dyspnea, cough, tachypnea, alteration normal sounds during auscultation. In this case report, 16 year old female Lhasa Apso dog breed was presented clinical facility signals apathy, hyporexia, cough dyspnea. After emergency treatment oxygen therapy stabilize respiratory condition, imaging tests (radiography, Doppler echocardiography) were performed, confirming suspicion due heart disease. recommended through use pimobendan, which has positive inotropic effect on heart, benzepril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. These drugs are important control vascular pressure, reducing risk developing Even though it veterinary emergency, when treated immediately correctly tends present favorable prognosis affected dogs.