Arritmias Ventriculares

Question 1

What are ventricular arrhythmias in dogs and cats?

Answer 1

Ventricular arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms originating from the ventricles in dogs and cats.

Question 2

True or False: Ventricular arrhythmias are always symptomatic in dogs and cats.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Common types of ventricular arrhythmias include _____ and _____.

Answer 3

ventricular premature complexes, ventricular tachycardia

Question 4

What is a potential cause of ventricular arrhythmias in dogs?

Answer 4

Cardiomyopathy

Question 5

Multiple choice: What is the primary method for diagnosing ventricular arrhythmias in dogs and cats? A) Blood test B) Electrocardiogram C) X-ray D) Ultrasound

Answer 5

B) Electrocardiogram

Question 6

What are the clinical signs of significant ventricular arrhythmias in dogs?

Answer 6

Weakness, collapse, or syncope

Question 7

True or False: Ventricular tachycardia can be life-threatening in dogs and cats.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The treatment for ventricular arrhythmias may include _____ and _____ medications.

Answer 8

antiarrhythmic, beta-blocker

Question 9

What is the role of an ECG in evaluating ventricular arrhythmias?

Answer 9

It provides a visual representation of the heart’s electrical activity to identify arrhythmias.

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which breed is often predisposed to ventricular arrhythmias? A) Labrador Retriever B) Dachshund C) Boxer D) Beagle

Answer 10

C) Boxer

Question 11

What is the significance of ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) in dogs?

Answer 11

VPCs can indicate underlying heart disease and may lead to more serious arrhythmias.

Question 12

True or False: All ventricular arrhythmias require treatment.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the first-line treatment for acute ventricular tachycardia?

Answer 13

Lidocaine

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Chronic management of ventricular arrhythmias may involve _____ therapy.

Answer 14

antiarrhythmic

Question 15

Multiple choice: What might be a secondary cause of ventricular arrhythmias? A) High blood pressure B) Hyperthyroidism C) Electrolyte imbalances D) All of the above

Answer 15

D) All of the above

Question 16

What is the main difference between ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation?

Answer 16

Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid but organized rhythm, while ventricular fibrillation is chaotic and ineffective.

Question 17

True or False: Ventricular arrhythmias can occur in healthy dogs and cats.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The prognosis for animals with ventricular arrhythmias depends on the underlying _____ and the _____ of the arrhythmia.

Answer 18

cause, severity

Question 19

What is the importance of continuous monitoring in pets with ventricular arrhythmias?

Answer 19

To detect changes in rhythm and assess treatment efficacy.

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a potential risk of untreated ventricular arrhythmias? A) Heart failure B) Stroke C) Sudden cardiac death D) All of the above

Answer 20

D) All of the above

Question 21

Defina taquicardia ventricular

Answer 21

Mais de 3 batimentos ventriculares ectópicos consecutivos.

Question 22

Como diferenciar taquicardia supraventricular de batimentos ectópicos ventriculares?

Answer 22

Morfologia do QRS (70 ms caes; 40ms em gatos)
Discordância entre QRS e T (opostos)

Question 23

Como são classificadas as arritmias ventriculares?

Answer 23

De acordo com a Frequência Cardíaca Ventricular

Question 24

Quais são as classificações de frequência ventricular? (3)

Answer 24

1. Ritmo idioventricular
2. Ritmo idioventricular acelerado
3. Taquicardia Ventricular