Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a primary disease of cardiac muscle that results in a decreased ability of the heart to generate pressure to pump blood through the vascular system.
The definitive cause of canine DCM is the subject of debate, although a number of factors including nutritional, infectious, and genetic predisposition have been implicated. The fact that canine DCM occurs at a higher incidence in specific breeds suggests a heritable genetic component to this disease, although it is likely that its etiology is multifactorial
Examples of Test Results :
- No evidence of DCM
- Increased NT-pro-BNP (959 pmo/L)
- Follow up required in 6 months
- Equivocal
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