June 19, 2013

Heart Sound of the Month   

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Heart Sounds Contents   [Introduction]   [Answer]  
   

 
Signalment: 8 year old, Castrated male, Cavalier King Charles spaniel
Presenting Complaint: Screening for entrance into the pimobendan drug trial.
Presenting History

Coughing for six months with the frequency increasing. A syncopal event occured six months ago. Approximately one week ago developed respiratory difficulties.

Heart Sounds

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File 1: Heart Sound
(Left side: apex)