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Can a dog with an enlarged heart have surgery?

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Once dogs have heart enlargement, the average time to heart failure is 3 years, 4 months. Once heart failure develops the average survival is 9 months with medical treatment. However, mitral valve repair surgery offers a cure for this disease.


Can dog with enlarged heart go under anesthesia?

Dogs with untreated congestive heart failure will have the highest risk. Dogs being treated with an ACE inhibitor and diuretics for congestive heart failure can be anesthetized but extreme care should be taken. Anesthesia should not be performed in dogs with untreated congestive heart failure.

What can be done for a dog with an enlarged heart?

Unless your dog is continually and severely affected by this condition, long-term hospitalization is usually not required. Dilated cardiomyopathy is often a progressive condition and there is no cure. Treatment is aimed at lengthening your treasured companion's life and making your pet as comfortable as possible.

How long can a dog live with an enlarged heart?

Sadly, the life expectancy in most cases of enlarged heart in dogs is poor. Your vet will advise you on your dog's expected prognosis, taking into account the progression of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Generally, the life expectancy is from six to 24 months.

Can a dog with congestive heart failure have surgery?

In some cases, such as congestive heart failure that is caused by heartworm disease, treatment of the underlying condition may resolve some or all of the heart problems. If the problem is caused by a congenital condition (a heart defect that the dog has had since birth), surgical repair may be an option.

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