Guest freightsmom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My friend has a very special male greyhound named Sox (something happened to him in the whelping box which resulted in his face being partially deformed). His vet recently heard a murmur she had not heard before so they did a MRI today. Here is the official diagnosis: congenital subvalvular aortic stenosis mild eccentric left ventricular eccentric hypertrophy (typical of greyhounds) mild aortic valve insufficiency mild thickening mitral and tricuspid with mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation consistent with early degenerative valve disease. The vet recommended the following care: He's at low risk for clinical signs of heart defect - but watch for coughing, lethargy, fainting, exercise intolerance. Mild to moderate activity only. No salty treats or snacks No meds given for his present condition. antibiotics 30-60 minutes before any surgery. avoid meds that will elevate his blood pressure - no predisone. His defect mildly increases his risk for valve infections - so any infections - skin, ear, urinary, scrapes, treat immediately (antibiotics) to avoid infections Anyone here had this with their hound? We would so appreciate having some first hand insight on this. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tes623 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Scarlett was diagnosed with severe aortic valve disease when she was 3 years old. The cardiologist suggested an angioplasty be done and that she should have little to no exercise. She was a dog that ran her laps every night and was always so happy to get out her extra energy. We decided her quality of life was more important. She was on two different heart medications, atenenol and enlanipril. We took her for yearly echos and each time they said she wouldn't live for another six more months. You would never know this dog was sick. She ended up dying from the dreaded osteo when she was 12 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I suggest she spend the money to get OSU's opinion. How old is he? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Was the vet a GP or cardiologist? If a GP I would recommend seeing a cardiologist. Pearl had mitral valve disease. Her prognosis was 2-3 yrs. She lived another 7 and died at age 12 from cancer. But she was on a plethura of medications. And she handled them all very well. She also developed hypertension. (make sure to get her BP checked.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freightsmom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I suggest she spend the money to get OSU's opinion. How old is he? he just turned 4 last month Was the vet a GP or cardiologist? If a GP I would recommend seeing a cardiologist. Pearl had mitral valve disease. Her prognosis was 2-3 yrs. She lived another 7 and died at age 12 from cancer. But she was on a plethura of medications. And she handled them all very well. She also developed hypertension. (make sure to get her BP checked.) This was the GP vet so she will be looking for a cardiologist in the northern VA area to follow up with. Thanks for sharing Perl's experience, good to hear they can live long lives in spite of this disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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