Hypertrophische Kardiomyopathie · Canine HCM · Herzmuskelhypertrophie · Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a severe heart disease where the muscle walls of the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, become abnormally thick. This thickening makes the chamber stiff and reduces its volume, meaning the heart cannot fill with or pump blood efficiently. Over time, this strain on the cardiovascular system can lead to congestive heart failure.
Symptoms typically appear in young to middle-aged dogs and include rapid tiring during exercise, coughing, difficulty breathing, or sudden fainting. In some cases, the disease can progress silently and lead to sudden collapse without prior warning.
While the condition is incurable, it can be managed with lifelong daily heart medications and regular veterinary monitoring, including echocardiograms. Lifetime management and diagnostic costs typically range from €1,500 to €6,000.
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Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.