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I was looking over my files recently as I was preparing a claim for Hypertensive Heart Disease when I saw reports from Radiology and a Nuclear medecine test, The Xray said the heart was within normal limits. The Nuke scan said the heart appears normal. Left Ventricle is mildly enlarged. No Pulmonary mass left Lung.
No Pulmonary Hypertension. No refereral needed to Cardiology.
Then I went outside for a second opinion and I underwent a Heart Cath. The results were: Cardiomegaly, Diffuse narrowing of all epicardial arteries, mild pulmonary hypertension, Ejection fraction 50 percent. Chest Xray rounded atelectasis and scarring in the left lung base.
Can anyone tell me what is wrong with this picture? I imemdiatly started taking Nitro Glycerine and I feel allot better.
Any vets who have a serious condition had better go outside for a second opinion. I could have played this off and had a massive MI.
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