Term
| What are the clinical signs of canine cardiomyopathies? |
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Definition
-asymptomatic
-resp distress, coughing
-exercise intolerance
-syncope/sudden death
-ascites |
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Term
| What auscultation findings do we see w/ canine cardiomyopathies? |
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Definition
-murmur
-soft S1 & S2 sounds
-arrhythmia
-tachycardia
-crackles/wheezes |
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Term
| What ECG findings do we see w/ canine cardiomyopatheis? |
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Definition
-ventricular arryhmias
-atrial arrhythmias
-MOST COMMON IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION |
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Term
| What chest rad findings do we find w/ canine cardiomyopatheis? |
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Definition
-LA or LV enlargement
-pulmonary venous enlargement
-interstitial to alveolar infiltrates
-can be right sided issues w/ atrial myopatheis |
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Term
| How do we treat DCM w/ CHF? |
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Definition
-Ace inhibitors: Enalpril or Benazapril
-Furosemide
-Vetmedin
-Spironlactone
-give L-carnitine supplements to Boxers
-give taurine to cats |
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Term
| What is occult DCM? How do we treat it & why? |
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Definition
-Diagnosable DCM w/out CS
-tx to delay CHF: Enalapril or Benazapril, Vetmedin, Spironolactone |
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Term
| What are some future DCM treatments? |
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Definition
-stem cells
-gene therapy
-resynchronization therapy
-transplant |
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Term
| What is the most common protocol for treating aRVC? |
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Definition
-Sotalol + Mexiletine + Procainamide
-add fish oils |
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Term
| What is the most common other breed of dog that gets ARVC in addition to the Boxer? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do we treat atrial cardiomyopathies? |
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Definition
-treat CHF if present
-pacemakers |
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