Endomyocardial Diseases in Cats
 
Endomyocarditis, or inflammation of the inner heart muscle and lining, is an acute heart and lung (cardiopulmonary) disease that typically develops following a stressful event. It is characterized by interstitial pneumonia, and inflammation of the innermost portion of the heart. Pneumonia is usually severe and commonly results in death.
 
Endomyocarditis occurs predominantly in males, between the ages of 1 and 4 years. The development of biventr ...read more