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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
ISSN:
0003-1488
Publication Date:
15 Apr 2017

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Giulia Allodi DVM1, Serena Crosara DVM, PhD2, and Cecilia Quintavalla DVM, PhD3
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  • 1 Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy.
  • | 2 Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy.
  • | 3 Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.250.8.851
Volume/Issue:
Volume 250: Issue 8
Online Publication Date:
15 Apr 2017
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A 9-year-old 6.3-kg (13.9-lb) sexually intact male Maltese was referred to the Cardiology Unit of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Parma because of episodes of transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC) with vocalization, limb stiffness, opisthotonus, and urine incontinence. During the preceding few months, the T-LOC episodes became more frequent and occurred during both periods of rest and exercise. Physical examination findings were unremarkable except for a grade 1/6 midsystolic cardiac murmur, which was audible over the left apex, and an irregular cardiac rhythm. Echocardiography revealed mild left ventricular systolic dysfunction and trivial mitral valve regurgitation. During

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Address correspondence to Dr. Crosara (crosara5c@gmail.com).