Subvalvular aortic stenosis (canine)
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Canine subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) is an abnormal, congenital heart murmur caused by subaortic stenosis (SAS).
This genetic trait is
Symptoms
In many cases, affected dogs do not show any signs. Aortic stenosis is often initially detected upon hearing a heart murmur during a routine physical examination by a veterinarian. In dogs with severe disease, you may observe signs related to heart dysfunction. These signs include lethargy, exercise intolerance, shortness of breath, and fainting. Signs of heart failure may also be seen in severe cases of aortic stenosis. These signs include coughing, increased breathing effort, and open-mouth breathing.[1]
Puppies and adult dogs diagnosed with subaortic stenosis can suffer from heart failure and sudden death. If a dog with SAS develops heart failure, medications can be prescribed to alleviate the clinical signs (sudden/strong lethargicism, continuous heavy panting, rise in temperature etc.)
Diagnosis
Heart murmurs are graded on a scale of one to six, with one being very mild and six being very serious.[2] Murmurs can exist due to a large number of heart problems (infection, trauma, anemia, etc.). Conversely, some murmurs are benign and do not indicate cardiac pathology.
The
References
- ^ "Aortic Stenosis in Dogs". vca_corporate. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ Burke A. "Heart Murmur in Dogs". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2018-02-12.