Treatment Strategies of Feline Heart Disease - A Case Based Approach

During the lecture, treatment of feline heart disease will be discussed using case material. I have structured these notes however in such a way, that a clear overview of all available drug options is provided, that could be used for future reference.

Treatment of diastolic abnormalities
To date, the optimal treatment regime for the feline cardiomyopathies resulting diastolic impairment remains controversial. Indeed, whether or not asymptomatic
cases require medication remains under review. Current guidelines indicate that in the absence of cardiac arrhythmias, echocardiographic evidence of myocardial infarction, or massive hypertrophy, treatment may be of little or no advantage. […]