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Xinba: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Stabilized After Emergency Respiratory Distress
BEFORE
AFTER
Patient
Cat
Age
-
Duration
5 days
Result
Cardiology
Diagnosis
Severe respiratory distress with open-mouth breathing and panting after air travel from China to Thailand. Chest X-rays and blood work revealed pleural effusion and elevated ProBNP, raising suspicion of heart disease. Echocardiography later confirmed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Treatment Plan
Immediate oxygen cage stabilization, chest X-rays, blood tests including ProBNP, hospitalization, echocardiographic evaluation, and ongoing medical management for HCM.
Result
Xinba stabilized during hospitalization, responded well to treatment, and was discharged after 5 days. He continues regular follow-up care at Happy Pet Hospital with good vital signs.
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Dr. Mookrawee Worapakdee
Cardiology, Ultrasound|Sukhumvit
8 years of experience