11+ yr old cat seen at vet today, new vet
vet said that she heard an arrhythmia and she specifically mentioned PACs
she mentioned that the cat might have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recommended a cardiac ultrasound and EKG
now I've never had a cat with heart issues, this is my friend's cat
I don't know what to tell her, but she's out of work and really can't afford to be getting tests that aren't totally necessary
If the cat has HCM, that would show up on an xray, I believe? so why send the cat right off for the more expensive and traumatic ultrasound?
the cat is in good health otherwise, does not have any trouble breathing, runs and plays and eats well etc
I"ve tried googling PACs in cats and also HCM but haven't gotten past all the basic info to find out WHY a vet would jump from a stressed cat who has a high heart rate and some PACs to a cat who could have HCM
anyone got any good links on info and/or forums for cats with cardiac issues?
any help greatly appreciated!
thanks
althea
vet said that she heard an arrhythmia and she specifically mentioned PACs
she mentioned that the cat might have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recommended a cardiac ultrasound and EKG
now I've never had a cat with heart issues, this is my friend's cat
I don't know what to tell her, but she's out of work and really can't afford to be getting tests that aren't totally necessary
If the cat has HCM, that would show up on an xray, I believe? so why send the cat right off for the more expensive and traumatic ultrasound?
the cat is in good health otherwise, does not have any trouble breathing, runs and plays and eats well etc
I"ve tried googling PACs in cats and also HCM but haven't gotten past all the basic info to find out WHY a vet would jump from a stressed cat who has a high heart rate and some PACs to a cat who could have HCM
anyone got any good links on info and/or forums for cats with cardiac issues?
any help greatly appreciated!
thanks
althea