Open AccessOccurrences of heart disease in apparently healthy cats in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Author(s) -
Kuan Hua Khor,
Mei Xin Chin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of advanced veterinary and animal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.275
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2311-7710
DOI - 10.5455/javar.2020.g446
Subject(s) - medicine , cats , asymptomatic , hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , cardiomyopathy , heart disease , cardiology , blood pressure , heart failure
Annual health screening inclusive of heart workup is recommended for the detection of heart diseases, especially in asymptomatic patients (no clinical signs). This study determined the occurrences of the common heart disease and the risk factors in apparently healthy cats.