Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals
网页Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of heart failure in certain large breeds of dogs. These include boxer dogs, doberman pinschers, Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Newfoundland, standard and giant schnauzers and Saint Bernards.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms and Treatment for Dogs - WebMD
网页2021年12月5日 — Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a heart disease where the heart muscle becomes weak and has trouble pumping blood through the body. DCM is most common in certain large and giant dog breeds...
Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) - Cornell University …
网页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 ...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats - Merck Veterinary …
网页Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by the progressive loss of myocyte number and/or function, along with a decrease in cardiac contractility. DCM is most prevalent in dogs and is especially prevalent in certain breeds; it typically occurs in middle-aged to older male dogs.
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: 2023 Update
网页2024年4月16日 — DCM is a serious disease of the heart muscle that can ultimately lead to death. It occurs more often in large breeds, and in some breeds, it’s thought to have a genetic component. It also typically...
Dilated cardiomyopathy - Cornell University College of …
网页Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious disease of the heart muscle causing the heart to enlarge and making it more difficult to pump blood. It is one of the most common heart diseases — especially in large and giant breed dogs such as Doberman Pinschers, Boxers, and Great Danes — although other breeds such as Cocker Spaniels may also be ...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
网页Dilated cardiomyopathy is a common disease in some large bred dogs, in which the disease leads to increased mortality. There are at least two distinct phenotypes of DCM: one that is characterized by systolic dysfunction and histopathological evidence of attenuated wavy fibers; and one characterized by ventricular tachyarrhythmias and ...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats - Veterinary Partner
网页2007年2月6日 — Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the more common acquired heart diseases in dogs. DCM is a primary disease of the heart muscle (cardio = heart; myo = muscle; pathy = disease) in which the heart muscle (myocardium) of the lower pumping chambers (ventricles) becomes weak and so loses its ability to contract normally.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs - Veterinary Teaching …
网页2021年11月1日 — What is dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs? Just like humans, dogs can get a form of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, which causes weakened heart contractions and poor pumping ability. As the disease progresses, the heart chambers become enlarged, one or more valves may leak, and …
Review of canine dilated cardiomyopathy in the wake of diet …
网页2020年6月15日 — Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has been in the literature and news because of the recent opinion-based journal articles and public releases by regulatory agencies. DCM is commonly associated with a genetic predisposition in certain dog breeds and can also occur secondary to other diseases and nutritional deficiencies.