Improvement in myocardial dysfunction in a hypothyroid dog.
An 8-year-old, male, Alaskan malamute was evaluated for a 2-week history of lethargy, inappetence, and distended abdomen. The dog was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, exhibited facial myxedema and had myocardial dysfunction with ascites and pleural effusion. Myocardial function improved and facial myxedema and effusions resolved with levothyroxine supplementation.
Flood
Julie A
JA
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA. drjflood@earthlink.net
Hoover
John P
JP
D000818:Animals; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009230:Myxedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D013974:Thyroxine