Echocardiographic Findings in 11 Cats with Acromegaly
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BACKGROUND Information regarding cardiac changes in domestic cats with acromegaly is limited. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to describe the echocardiographic findings in cats with acromegaly. ANIMALS Eighteen cats diagnosed with acromegaly at Colorado State University between 2008 and 2012. Of these 18 cats, 11 had echocardiography performed. METHODS A retrospective review of medical records was made to identify cats with acromegaly that also had echocardiography performed. RESULTS Of the 11 cats identified, 7 had left ventricular concentric hypertrophy, 6 had left atrial enlargement, and 7 had evidence of abnormal diastolic function. All 11 cats had evidence of structural or functional cardiac disease. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Cardiovascular abnormalities frequently are present in cats with acromegaly, and a complete cardiac evaluation should be considered in these patients.
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