Cardiac disorders: Valvular Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common acquired cardiovascular disorder seen in canine patients?
A
Myxomatous valvular degeneration
2
Q
What physical exam findings are associated with patients diagnosed with myxomatous valvular degeneration?
A
Left sided heart failure, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, cyanosis, and abnormal lung sounds
3
Q
Acute management of patients with MVD are similar to those with heart failure, in that they include -?
A
Diuretics, removing third space effusions, vasodilators, positive inotropes, supplemental oxygenation, antiarrythmics
4
Q
True or False: MVD carries a better prognosis than other cardiovascular disorders.
A
True