Management of hypertension in a geriatric cat.
Hyperthyroidism and chronic renal disease occur commonly in geriatric cats, often in association with potentially life-threatening primary or secondary hypertension. Early treatment of hypertension minimizes damage to vital organs. This case illustrates the complexity of managing hypertension in a geriatric cat with both hyperthyroidism and renal disease.
Thompson
Jennifer
J
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
D000818:Animals; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004656:Enalapril / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008713:Methimazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D008713:Methimazole; D004656:Enalapril