Abstract
The purpose of this case report was to describe the use of nitroglycerin in a dog with congestive heart failure. On physical examination, the patient has tachypnea, tachycardia, systolic murmur, and auscultated bronchovesicular sounds. SpO2 measurement was 91% and systolic blood pressure was 135 mmHg. The dog was sedated and given oxygen and a dose of furosemide. In view of the persistence of clinical signs, nitroglycerin infusion was started. After starting the nitroglycerin infusion, the clinical signs presented resolved. In this patient, nitroglycerin was effective in congestive heart failure refractory to the diuretic furosemide.
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