Guest MtnBikerChk Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I did a search and I could only find 1 thread from 2004 with the same diagnosis. Jewell had an EKG yesterday and this is what the vet said she has. Her pulmonary artery is too narrow and her heart is working hard to keep pumping blood through it. He said what all vets say - she could live a normal healthy life and she could never have any symptoms or.......not. She was probably born with it and it's usually found in puppies - not dogs 6 years old. His suggestion is to wait 6 months or so and take her to Tufts or Angell Memorial to see a cardiologist as a follow up. The usual treatment is angioplasty. Has anyone been through this? And about how much is this going to cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I'd start with a consult at the facility you want to go to now, not in 6 months. You can then discuss options, prices and more importantly, confirm the diagnosis. A consult should not be that expensive! Sending prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I would agree with following up now. Doppler echocardiography can give you an idea as to the severity of the stenosis and therefore a better idea as to how the stenosis will affect her, instead of worrying for six months. The balloon angioplasty does look like the recommended course of action, but only for patients moderately to severely affected. Mildly affected patients can live a perfectly normal life without treatment - just maybe some exercise modifications, as in don't do anything excessively strenuous. (Source of my info: Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult - neat little (okay, big) book. I've not had any greys with this diagnosis.) Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MtnBikerChk Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I would agree with following up now. Doppler echocardiography can give you an idea as to the severity of the stenosis and therefore a better idea as to how the stenosis will affect her, instead of worrying for six months. The balloon angioplasty does look like the recommended course of action, but only for patients moderately to severely affected. Mildly affected patients can live a perfectly normal life without treatment - just maybe some exercise modifications, as in don't do anything excessively strenuous. (Source of my info: Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult - neat little (okay, big) book. I've not had any greys with this diagnosis.) Thanks. I did a bunch of googl'ing and I came to the same conclusion. I've got a call in to her vet for the referral. THanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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