Endokardiale Fibroelastose · Canine endocardial fibroelastosis · Endokardfibroelastose
Endocardial fibroelastosis is a severe heart disease where the inner lining of the heart chambers becomes abnormally thick due to an overgrowth of fiber tissue. This thickening makes the heart muscle stiff, which prevents it from pumping blood efficiently. Veterinarians diagnose this condition using an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of the heart that evaluates chamber dilation and pumping strength.
Symptoms usually appear in puppies or young dogs within their first few months of life. Owners may notice signs of heart failure, including coughing, difficulty breathing, extreme tiredness, and slow growth.
This condition is incurable, and therapy is focused on lifelong palliative care using heart medications to manage symptoms. The associated veterinary care and diagnostic monitoring typically cost between €1,000 and €3,000.
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Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.