Heart gallop

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Yesterday vet said her heart sounded good, but today they said they heard a little gallop and recommended she get seen by internal medicine at some point to see if age related changes or heart disease, and to definitely have cardiology check her if she ever needs fluids during hospitalization. They said the electrocardiogram showed a normal sinus rhythm. They also said to check if kidney disease or just dehydration, since kidney values were higher. Blood pressure was high at 180, I believe.
They did give her fluids yesterday and she was sedated a little for her anal gland procedure, but sounds like none of that nor the gabapentin, mirtazapine, or simplicef could have caused the heart sounds. Thought I'd relay our story to see if anyone has any ideas or experience with these things.
 
babyg said:
Yesterday vet said her heart sounded good, but today they said they heard a little gallop and recommended she get seen by internal medicine at some point to see if age related changes or heart disease, and to definitely have cardiology check her if she ever needs fluids during hospitalization. They said the electrocardiogram showed a normal sinus rhythm. They also said to check if kidney disease or just dehydration, since kidney values were higher. Blood pressure was high at 180, I believe.
They did give her fluids yesterday and she was sedated a little for her anal gland procedure, but sounds like none of that nor the gabapentin, mirtazapine, or simplicef could have caused the heart sounds. Thought I'd relay our story to see if anyone has any ideas or experience with these things.
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RJ I had to search for your previous posts
When I tap on your name then profile page it says
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Maybe you can fix it so if we need to find a previous post we won't have to search for it :cat:
 
Definite good idea to have the heart checked if there is a query about it. It’s important to know if there is an issue as giving IV or sub Q fluids to a kitty with Heart issues can be a risk. Also good to know in case medication can help prevent other issues.
Wendy may have thoughts.
 
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