Clinical conundrum: Consider the case of a weak and lethargic English Spaniel with an irregular heart rhythm

Laura Korenchy

doi:10.22233/20412495.0725.4

ISSN: 2041-2487
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Clinical conundrum

Consider the case of a weak and lethargic English Spaniel with an irregular heart rhythm

Author Laura Korenchy
Source: BSAVA Companion, Volume 2025, Issue 7, Jul 2025, p. 4 - 7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.0725.4

Whilst working at Village vets in Buckley as a peripatetic cardiologist for James Specialist Veterinary Cardiology, Laura Korenchy saw the case of an English Spaniel which was referred for urgent cardiology assessment.

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Clinical conundrum

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Right parasternal long-axis four chamber view. Note the reduced systolic function and irregular wall movement of the septum. Note the mild mitral valve thickening. Concurrent ECG shows ventricular beats.

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Right parasternal short-axis view of the left ventricle showing abnormal/asynchronous movement of the septum.

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Left parasternal four chamber view with colour doppler showing mild mitral regurgitation.

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Published online : 01 Jul 2025

Clinical conundrum

Consider the case of a weak and lethargic English Spaniel with an irregular heart rhythm

VIDEO 1Right parasternal long-axis four chamber view. Note the reduced systolic function and irregular wall movement of the septum. Note the mild mitral valve thickening. Concurrent ECG shows ventricular beats.

VIDEO 2Right parasternal short-axis view of the left ventricle showing abnormal/asynchronous movement of the septum.

VIDEO 3Left parasternal four chamber view with colour doppler showing mild mitral regurgitation.

VIDEO 1
Right parasternal long-axis four chamber view. Note the reduced systolic function and irregular wall movement of the septum. Note the mild mitral valve thickening. Concurrent ECG shows ventricular beats.

VIDEO 2
Right parasternal short-axis view of the left ventricle showing abnormal/asynchronous movement of the septum.

VIDEO 3
Left parasternal four chamber view with colour doppler showing mild mitral regurgitation.