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Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas and Text

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192 <strong>Small</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Radiolo g y <strong>and</strong> Ultrasono graphy<br />

Fig. 2-172 A <strong>and</strong> B, An 8-year-old<br />

neutered male Doberman Pinscher<br />

was evaluated for acute respiratory<br />

distress <strong>and</strong> exercise intolerance.<br />

There is moderate cardiomegaly, but<br />

the caudal cardiac margin is straightened<br />

(black arrows) <strong>and</strong> the left<br />

atrium bulges dorsally on the lateral<br />

view. There is an alveolar pattern<br />

infiltrate with air bronchogram signs<br />

(white arrows). The infiltrates are<br />

most severe in the hilar area.<br />

Electrode (E) patches for a continuous<br />

electrocardiogram are present.<br />

The radiographic findings are<br />

indicative of left heart failure.<br />

Diagnosis: Left heart failure secondary<br />

to dilated cardiomyopathy.<br />

A<br />

B

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