Cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of myocardial disorders of mostly unknown
etiology, and they occur commonly in cats. In some cats, they are well‐tolerated and are …

Practical relevance: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of feline
cardiomyopathy observed clinically and may affect up to approximately 15% of the domestic …

Objectives Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) appears to be common in cats and, based
on pilot data, a prevalence of 15% has been hypothesized. The objectives were to screen a …

Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most prevalent heart disorder in cats and
principal cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Yet, the impact of preclinical …

Objective—To determine the prevalence of cardiomyopathy and the relationship between
cardiomyopathy and heart murmurs in apparently healthy cats. Design—Cross-sectional …

Background Left atrial (LA) enlargement, congestive heart failure (CHF), and aortic
thromboembolism (ATE) are associated with decreased survival in cats with hypertrophic …

Objectives To evaluate risk factors associated with different types of cardiac death in cats
with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Animals Two hundred fifty-five cats with HCM …

Background Population characteristics and outcome of cats with arterial thromboembolism
(ATE) managed in general practice (GP) have been poorly described. Hypothesis Cats with …

Companion animal practice is an ever-changing field. As new research and experience
broaden our knowledge, changes in practice, treatment, and drug therapy may become …

Objectives: To evaluate the characteristics and survival of a recent population of cats with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Methods: Records at the Royal Veterinary College Queen …