Cardio

Question 1

Reasons for restrictive pericarditis in dog and cat?

Answer 1

1. Neoplastic
2. Tick borne disease

Question 2

Where do you look to see if peritoneal effusion is from the heart or not?

Answer 2

Look at vena cava - if it does not collapse (30%) then it is heart If cava collapses then you think reasons inside the belly.

Question 3

How much should the caudal vena cava collapse in a normal dog at the diaphragm?

Answer 3

30%

Question 4

Reasons for right side heart failure

Answer 4

1. Terrible heart disease - Tricuspid regurg
2. Pericardial effusion
3. Restrictive pericarditis