Guest Jay Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My vet sent some serum in for a new test 'CardioCare' which measures NT-proBNP. My 4y/o male grey, who appears to be in almost perfect condition, shows a value of 510 when a normal value is under 210!!! I'm almost panicked, although this explains a lot. We sent in the test after Krackel passed out/collapsed at the end of a lure course trial. He went out cold and we've been trying to figure out why for a couple of months now. I guess we know why... he's in incredible shape and has more muscle than he did fresh off the track. This is incredibly scary, I don't really know what to do. I'm in touch with Dr. Couto with OSU. Hopefully he can see Krackel, i've never heard of an NGA grey with heart disease =( Any ideas/thoughts? This test is new and NOT cheap, it supposedly detects heart disease before it's outwardly recognised.... bleh. So much for having a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jay Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Here's a link to the CardioCare test... http://www.vdxinstitute.com/canine_cardiocare.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellieb Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Jay, keep us posted. Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Sending prayers I'd contact Ohio State (you are so nice and close) and see what they say! Send them the results of the test also! Consult: greyosu@osu.edu Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Pearl was diagnosed with severe heart disease 4 yrs ago. She see's a cardiologist regularly. I would suggest the same for you. She's on a plethura of meds (very cheap if purchased at Costco) and has outlived her original prognosis of 2-3 yrs. She's on 4 1/2 years post diagnosis. Other than a heart murmur, you'd never know she was sick. There's plenty of heart disease with NGA dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I hope this is something treatable. I was worried when you told me about this at the picnic. I'm curious if the NT-proBNP value for greyhounds is the same as for other dogs. Please keep us posted. for you and Krackel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jay Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks for your support =) I've already contacted Dr. Couto, who's the lead for Greyhound stuff at OSU. Krackel already had an ultrasound and we haven't seen/heard a heart murmur. I guess this is something else. He was awesome on the track, the problem only shows up when he's out running A TON, not in a quick 30sec race. Hopefully his big heart will last forever =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Our Bunny was diagnosed last Thursday with a heart murmur, grade 4 of 6 in severity. She's 5, raced til age 4. Adding our best wishes for Krackel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jay Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Krackel raced until last summer. It's just weird. What have you done for bunny? Both Krackel and Bunny have molotov (as does 1/2 this site haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Jay, I'm just seeing this. I SURE hope the test is wrong. Is this test something new? Sorry, just saw you said it is a new test. Maybe it'll turn out that greyhounds values are different than other dogs, as most of their other tests are. Please keep us posted! For Krackel-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Krackel raced until last summer. It's just weird. What have you done for bunny? Both Krackel and Bunny have molotov (as does 1/2 this site haha) An EKG was recommended but from all I've read, an ultrasound is often better. She's going to see our regular vet soon. Continued good wishes coming your way for Krackel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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