A 8 years old intact male Shih-tzu dog with respiratory distress was referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University. The dog also had a history of several episodes of syncope prior to visit. Physical examination r...
A 8 years old intact male Shih-tzu dog with respiratory distress was referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University. The dog also had a history of several episodes of syncope prior to visit. Physical examination revealed tachypnea, panting, mucous membrane of pale and cyanosis. Holosystolic murmur at the left apex region by auscultation, left sided cardiac enlargement by thoracic radiography and mitral regurgitated flow by echocardiography were detected. Clinical signs were improved by treatment of diuretics, ACE inhibitor, bronchodilator and oxygen therapy.