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Can dog with enlarged heart go under anesthesia?

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Veterinary anesthesia is quite safe, even for most dogs with cardiac disease, when a complete physical exam, pre-anesthetic blood work and cardiac monitoring is .


Is anesthesia safe for dog with enlarged heart?

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.

Can my dog have surgery with an enlarged heart?

Outcome. 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.

How risky is anesthesia for dog with heart murmur?

Performing anesthetic procedures in geriatric canine patients and those with cardiac disease is a source of anxiety for many pet owners and veterinarians. The overall risk of anesthetic death in dogs, estimated at 0.11% to 0.43%, is shown to increase with age.

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

Treatment for DCM is multifaceted and typically includes several medications used to increase the heart's pumping ability and manage any arrhythmias. A diuretic may also be administered to decrease fluid accumulation in various tissues, and a vasodilator may be given to dilate the blood vessels and improve circulation.

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