Isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy in a dog

Abstract

Isolated right velllar cardiomyopathy is a rare condition characterized by partial or total replacement of the right ventricular myocardium by fibrous or adipose tissue. In human beings, isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy is most common in adolescent males. The most common clinical signs are syncope, rightsided heart failure, and sudden death. Isolated right ventricular cardiomyopathy should be considered in dogs with right-sided heart failure and can be easily distinguished from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, which generally affects the left ventricle.