The Rare Occurrence of a Left Atrial Thrombus in a Dog
October 2020
in “
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
”
TLDR A dog with a rare heart clot died despite treatment, highlighting the need for better clot treatments in dogs.
This case report described a rare occurrence of a free-floating left atrial thrombus in a 14-year-old mixed-breed dog, which also suffered from alopecia, polyuria, and polydipsia. Clinical examination revealed cardiomegaly and a dilated left atrium with a thrombus, alongside other heart and lung issues. The dog was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism and was treated with benazepril, furosemide, and clopidogrel. Unfortunately, the dog died 19 days later, and the report highlighted the lack of specific therapeutic strategies for intracardiac thrombi in dogs, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment.
