Cardiac disorders: Valvular Heart Disease Flashcards

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What is the most common acquired cardiovascular disorder seen in canine patients?

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Myxomatous valvular degeneration

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What physical exam findings are associated with patients diagnosed with myxomatous valvular degeneration?

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Left sided heart failure, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, cyanosis, and abnormal lung sounds

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Acute management of patients with MVD are similar to those with heart failure, in that they include -?

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Diuretics, removing third space effusions, vasodilators, positive inotropes, supplemental oxygenation, antiarrythmics

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True or False: MVD carries a better prognosis than other cardiovascular disorders.

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True

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