I recently saw a 14 year old Havanese with Mitral and Tricuspid endocardiosis that was in congestive
heart failure.
I did an EKG and Boots also had Atrial Fibrillation.
I had been treating Boots with Enalapril, Furosemide and Pimobendan.
Because it was the end of the day I referred Boots to the local Blue Pearl for hospitalazation and
management of his CHF and Atrial Fibrillation.
They kept Boots on the triple therapy for CHF and added Diltiazem.
I have a couple of questions for you would be cardiologists:
I recently saw a 14 year old Havanese with Mitral and Tricuspid endocardiosis that was in congestive
heart failure.
I did an EKG and Boots also had Atrial Fibrillation.
I had been treating Boots with Enalapril, Furosemide and Pimobendan.
Because it was the end of the day I referred Boots to the local Blue Pearl for hospitalazation and
management of his CHF and Atrial Fibrillation.
They kept Boots on the triple therapy for CHF and added Diltiazem.
I have a couple of questions for you would be cardiologists:
1. Is diltiazem safe to use when a dog is in CHF?
2. Could I use Digoxin if needed and would I have to stop the Pimobendan?
My local Blue Pearl does a good job for me and I have no complaints- this case just made me consider my options
Thanks