This lecture will review the causes of dyspnea in cats and highlight the pros and cons of commonly used diagnostics (Xray, echo/ ultrasound, biomarkers) to help identify if a cat is in respiratory distress due to a cardiac or airway- related disease. This will be followed by case examples, where the utility of different imaging modalities and blood tests is exemplified to determine if a patient had cardiac or respiratory disease.
- Know the underlying diseases causing dyspnea in cats
- Understand the pathophysiology of dyspnea
- Recognize clinical signs of dyspnea in cats
- Understand and interpret the diagnostics to determine the cause of dyspnea
- Recommend treatment options for cats with dyspnea
Cardiology
Presented by Anna Gelzer, Professor of Cardiology - University of Pennsylvania
Presented at New York Vet 2024