Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), ABCC9-related(DCM)
Also known as: Dilated Cardiomyopathy ABCC9-related · ABCC9-DCM · Dilatative Kardiomyopathie ABCC9-Variante · ABCC9 dilated cardiomyopathy · Canine dilated cardiomyopathy ABCC9 · …
Overview
What it is
This is an inherited heart muscle disease where the chambers of the heart stretch and enlarge, a process known as dilation. Because the heart walls become thin and weak, the heart cannot pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. This genetic condition specifically affects the cardiovascular system due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene.
How it presents
Symptoms like rapid tiring during exercise, coughing, difficulty breathing, or fainting typically appear in middle-aged to older dogs. In some cases, sudden cardiac death can occur without any previous warning signs.
Treatment
This condition is incurable and progressive, but symptoms can be managed with lifelong daily medications and regular heart check-ups. Ongoing veterinary care and treatment typically cost between €2,000 and €8,000 over the dog's lifetime.
How it's tested
DCM DNA-Test (Dilatative Kardiomyopathie)(DCM)
Primary testDNA testDCM-assoziierte Mutation (z.B. PDK4 bei Dobermann). Mehrere Mutationen je nach Rasse.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Herzultraschall (Echokardiographie)(Herz-Echo)
Cardiac examEchokardiographie zur Beurteilung von Herzklappen, -wänden, -funktion. Pflicht z.B. bei Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (MMVD).
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Cardiac-OFA
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), ABCC9-related?
This is an inherited heart muscle disease where the chambers of the heart stretch and enlarge, a process known as dilation. Because the heart walls become thin and weak, the heart cannot pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. This genetic condition specifically affects the cardiovascular system due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene.
How is Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), ABCC9-related tested?
Tests currently in our database: DCM DNA-Test (Dilatative Kardiomyopathie), Herzultraschall (Echokardiographie), Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.