Cardiology (SA) Flashcards
What is #1?

SAN
What is #2?

AVN
What is #3?

Bundle of His (AV bundle)
What is #4?

Left Limb
What is #5?

Right Limb
What is #6?

Septomarginal Band
What is #7?

Left Bundle Branch
What is #8?

Right Bundle Branch
Label 1-9.

- Cranial VC
- Caudal VC
- Aorta
- Right Auricle
- Right Atrium
- Pulmonary Artery
- Right Ventricle
- Left Auricle
- Left Ventricle

Label 1-9.

- Cranial Vena Cava
- Caudal Vena Cava
- Aortic Arch
- Right Atrium
- Pulmonary Artery
- Left Atrium
- Left Ventricle
- Left Auricle
Label 1-7

- Right Cranial Lobe
- Right Middle Lobe
- Right Caudal Lobe
- Accessory Lobe
- Left Caudal Lobe
- Caudal portion of Left Cranial Lobe
- Cranial Portion of Left Cranial Lobe
Label 1-4. (Right Lung Lobes as L Lateral)

- Cranial Lobe
- Caudal Lobe
- Middle Lobe
- Accessory Lobe (need orthogonal views)
Label 1-3

- Cranial Portion of Left Cranial Lobe
- Caudal Portion of Left Cranial Lobe
- Left Caudal Lobe
Describe Starlings Law.
Hydrostatic pressure across the vessel wall and oncotic (protein) pressure within and outside the vessel balance to determine movement of fluid.
What is the Equation for Starlings Law?
Net pressure = (Pcapillary– Pinterstitium) – (Ocapillary– Ointerstitium)
P = Hydrostatic Pressure, O = Oncotic Pressure
What occurs if the result of a starlings equation is positive?
What about if it is negative?
+ = water moves out of capillary
- = water moves into capillary
What is the equation for Cardiac Output?
CO = SV x HR
What is the equation for stroke volume?
EDVV - ESVV = SV
What causes an increased preload?
Increased EDVV
What causes an increased afterload?
Increased vascular presure
What is vascular resistance inversely proportional to?
What is the significance of this?
Radius4
Increased Radius = Decreased Vascular Resistance & vice-versa.
How is mean Aortic Pressure Calculated?
Total Peripheral Resistance x CO
What is the systolic pressure of the RV?
25mmHg
What is the systolic pressure of the LV?
120mmHg
What is the normal systolic pressure of the pulmonary arteries?
25mmHg
What is the normal systolic pressure of the systemic arteries?
120mmHg
How can we increase Cardiac Output?
Increase SV (Contractility or EDVV)
Increase HR
Sympathetic Drive increases HR but maintains CO - how?
Offsets severely reduced diastole with increase in:
Contractility
Lusitropy
(can also shorten systole to slightly inc diastole)
What is the adult remnant of the umbilical vein?
The round ligament of the liver
What is the adult remnant of the umbilical artery?
The round ligament of the bladder
Which 3 breeds of dog are predisposed to aortic stenosis?
Boxer
Newfoundland
Rottweiler
What structural change(s) may be caused by Aortic Stenosis?
LV dilation/hypertrophy
What are the clinical signs of Aortic stenosis?
Normally Asymptomatic - occasionally syncope.
Possibly also arrhythmia and sudden death.
Which dog breeds are commonly predisposed to pulmonic stenosis?
Bulldogs and Fox Terriers
What structural CV changes are caused by pulmonic stenosis?
dilation +/- hypertrophy of the RV
What are the clinical signs of pulmonic stenosis?
RHS heart failure
Which species most commonly suffers from PDA?
Dogs
Where does the blood travel in a PDA?
Aorta to Pulmonary Artery (L –> R)
What are the clinical signs of PDA?
LHS CHF - Pulmonary Oedema
Pulmoanry hypertension & shift to R > L flow = Differential Cyanosis (blue caudal MMs)
Desribe a PDA murmur.
Systolic + Diastolic
Rib Space 3/4
“Machinery Murmur”
Describe the murmur caused by Aortic Stenosis.
Sytolic.
4th ICS.
High-Pitched.
Describe the murmur caused by Pulmonic Stenosis.
Systolic
3rd ICS
Describe the murmur caused by a Small VSD.
Systolic
RHS - ICS 5
Loud, High-pitched.
Describe the murmur caused by a large VSD
Systolic
ICS 5 RHS.
Low, soft murmur.
Which 4 conditions encompass the Tetralogy of Fallot?
VSD
Dextraposed Aorta
Pulmonary Stenosis
RV Hypertrophy
Which cardiac defect may cause megaoesophagus?
Persistent right 4th Aortic Arch & L ductus arteriosus.
Which Cardiac Glycoside is used in Veterinary Medicine?
Digoxin
How do Cardiac Glycosides work?
Inhibit Na removal from cardiac myocytes.
Increases intracellular Ca & therefore SR Ca.
+ Inotrope
ALSO -ve Chronotrope via inhibition of Na Removal
Which receptors are present on cardiac myocytes?
ß1
Which ß1 agonist do we use in anaesthesia and why?
Dobutamine - to induce tachycardia.
What is the role of phosphodiesterase?
Degardes intracellular cAMP
What do PDE III inhibtors do to the heart? How?
Increase contractility.
Increased cAMP –> inc Ca channel opening –> increase Ca in myocyte.
Apart from increased contractility, what CV effects do PDE inhibitors have on?
Vasodilation
Tachycardia
What is the most common PDE III inhibitor used in veterinary practice and what are its major CV effects?
Pimobendan
+ inotrope, vasodilator
What are the potential adverse effects of PDE III inhibitors?
Inappetance
Lethargy
Dyspnoea
Azotaemia
What is the most appropriate treatment for a Bradyarrhythmia?
Pacemaker implantation
What can you use during anaesthesia to combat Bradycardia?
Anticholinergic - Atropine
What are the 4 classes of Vaughn-Williams?
I - Na blocker
II - Beta blockers
III - K blocker
IV - Ca blocker
How do Class I Vaughn-Williams drugs work?
Block fast Na channels and reduce heart rate.
K+ dependent: hypoK decreases fct, hyperK increases it.
Describe the Na blockade and effect on refractory period of VW class Ia drugs.
Na Blockade: Moderate
ERP: Increased
Describe the Na blockade and effect on refractory period of VW class Ib drugs.
Na Blockade: Weak
ERP: decreased
Describe the Na blockade and effect on refractory period of VW class Ic drugs.
Na Blockade: Strong
ERP = no change
Give an example of a VW class 1a drug.
Quinidine
Give an example of a VW class Ib drug.
Lidocaine
Give an example of a VW class Ic drug.
Flecainide
What is the route of administration for quinidine?
Oral
What are the 2 effects of quinidine?
Na blocking
Vagolytic (inc HR/conduction)
What is quinidine used to treat?
Atrial Fibrillation in horses
What are 4 possible side effects of quinidine?
Arrhythmia
GI signs
Behavioural - nervous/depression
Negative inotrope/vasodilation –> CHF
What is the route of administration for lidocaine when treating dysrhythmia?
SLOW IV!
On which cells does lidocaine have most effect?
Diseased cells
What are the side effects of lidocaine?
CNS excitation
Disorientation/Nausea
Seizures
What are the 4 ways beta blockers affect the CVS?
Slow pacemaker potential (slower Ca influx)
Slow AV conduction (inc refractory period)
Negative Inotrope
Reduced lusiotropy
Which conditions (2) may we treat with Beta Blockers?
sVT/VT
Hypertension
Give an example of a Beta blocker used in practice.
Atenolol (B1 selective)
How do K channel blockers slow the HR?
Slows repolarization –> Increased refractory period
Give an example of a VW class III drug.
Sotalol
What are the two isomers of Sotalol?
I-Isomer: B1 and B2 blocker
D-Isomer: Blocks K+ Channels
How do Ca channel blockers slow the HR?
Slows conduction at SA/AVN
Also negative inotrope and + lusiotrope
Give and example of a class IV antidysrhythmic
Diltiazem
Give an example of a “Class V Vaughn-Williams” drug.
Digoxin
How does digoxin affect the CVS?
Slows AVN conduction (in refractory period) = -ve chronotrope
Vagomimetic.
NO negative inotropy!
What are the 6 classes of DIRECT vasodilator?
Nitrates
Dopamine
Ca channel Blockers
PDE III inhibitors
Hydralazine
K+ channel activators
How do nitrates cause vasodilation
NO converts GTP to cGMP
cGMP opens K+ and closes Na+ –> hyperpolarisation
cGMP also inhibits Ca entry to cell –> relaxation
Give an example of a nitrate used in practice & when this would be.
Nitroglycerine - severe acute LHS CHF
How is nitroglycerine administered to the patient?
Transdermally - ear/groin/axilla
Which type of vessels are dilated by hydralazine?
Ateries - arteriodilator
Circulation to which organ systems is most affected by Hydralazine?
Coronary
Cerebral
Renal
Splanchnic
How does Hydralazine affect preload/afterload?
BIG drop in afterload
What are the 3 major effects of hydralazine of vascular smooth muscle?
Reduced Ca release from SR
Hyperpolarisation of SM
NO release from endothelium
What are the overall effects of hydralazine on the CVS?
Vasodilation –> Reflex tachycardia –> inc CO
What are PDE III inhibitors used for?
CHF
Give an example of a PDE V inhibitor.
Sildenafil (viagra)
What is the most common use for sildenafil in veterinary practice?
Decrease pulmonary hypertension
What are the two pathways INDIRECT vasodilators work on?
Sympathetic
RAAS
Which two drugs may be used for a1 adrenoreceptor blockade? Which is non-selective?
Prazosin
Phenoxybenzamine (non-selective)
What is a common use of prazosin in veterinary medicine?
Urinary Blockade - relaxes urtheral sphincter
CHF - reduce sympathetic drive
How does the RAAS influence preload?
Retrains water and Na+
Which conditions would benefit from RAAS blockade?
CHF
Hypertension
CKD
How do ACE inhibitors affect the CVS?
Vasodilation & reduced circulating volume:
- improved perfusion
- reduced preload
- reduced arterial pressure
Which ACEI should be used in patients with renal compromise?
Benazepril - not renally excreted
Name 3 commonly used ace inihibitors in veterinary medicine
Enalapril
Ramipril
Benazepril
Which AII receptor antagonist is used in veterinary practice? What is it licenced for?
Telmisartan
Protein-losing nephropathy in cats
How do Aldosterone antagonists work?
Reduce Na/H20 retention
Reduce K loss
Reduce Cardiac remodelling
Give an example of an aldosterone antagonsit used in veterinary practice
Sprionolactone
What are the 4 types of diuretic we can use to reduce preload? Give an example of each.
Loop - furosemide
Thiazide - Hydrochlorothiazide
K sparing - spironolactone
Osmotic - Mannitol
A murmur caused by what is heard at the right apex?
VSD
Where is a PDA murmur heard?
Dorsal to Aortic Valve
Where is the PMI of a mitral valve murmur?
Left Apex
Which murmur(s) has/have a PMI at the left base?
Pulmonic & Aortic
Which left basillar systolic murmur has a crescendo-decrescendo pattern?
Pulmonic Stenosis
Which murmur is often described as a machinery murmur?
PDA
Why is s3 heard?
Poor LV compliance ie. DCM
Why is s4 heard?
atrial contraction if abrnomal V relaxation ie. HCM
When are crackles and wheezing head?
Crackles - inspiratory
Wheeze - expiratory
What is class A heart Disease?
At risk - no strutctural abnormality
What are class B1 and B2 cardiac Dz?
B: Structural abnormality w/o clinical signs.
1: no remodelling
2: remodelling
What is class C 1 and 2 heart disease?
C: structural abnormality w/past or present signs of failure.
C1: CHF, hospitalisation needed
C2: Home Tx of CHF (poss after hospital)
what is class D heart Dz?
Persistent/end-stage heart failure signs.
Refractory to standard Tx.
May be acute decompensation for CHF.
Define Heart Failure
Clinical Syndrome caused by heart Dz resulting in poor systolic/diastolic function which is too severe for compensation.
Results in poor CO, Oedema and Effusion.
What is ANP released in repsonse to?
Atrial stretch
What is BNP released in response to?
Increased Ventricular Pressure
How to Ace Inhibitors protect the heart from failure?
Counteract ANG II.
Reduce aldosterone release.
Reduce H20/Na retention.
Reduced BP
Reduce Cardiac Remodelling.
Why is sipronolactone used in conjunction to ACE inhibitors in CHF?
Aldosterone levels can still increase w/Ace inhibition.
Therefore remodelling still present.
Spironolactone = Aldosterone Antagonist
What is the cause of concentric hypertrophy?
Pressure overload
What is the cause of eccentric hypertrophy?
Volume Overload
Which diuretic is essential for controlling CHF?
Furosemide
The dosage of which drug should be adjusted according to RR measured at home by the owners?
Furosemide
What are the 2 major side effect of furosemide?
Pre-renal azotaemia
Hypokalaemia
If Furosemide does not work for managing CHF at 3mg/kg q8h, what should be done? Any concerns?
MAX DOSE
change to torasemide (0.1mg/kg/day)
MAY CAUSE AKI- check renal fct 48h after each change in dose
Which K sparing diuretic is often used in CHF?
Spironolactone
What must be done before starting diuretics in a dog with RCHF?
Check for pericardial effusion!
Name 4 ACE inhibitors used in veterinary medicine.
Enalapril
Benazepril
Ramipril
Imidapril
In what type of heart disease are ace inhibitors contra-indicated?
Fixed outflow tract obstruction with no CHF
Which CHF drug can cause venodilation, aiding in rapid control of pulmonary oedema?
Furosemide IV
(also topical nitroglycerine ointment)
Which 3 arteriodilators may be of aid to mitral regurg?
Pimobendan
Amlopdipine
Hydralazine
Name 2 balanced vasodilators.
ACE inhibitors
Pimobendan
Which drugs sensitises cardiac myocytes to Ca and inhibits PDE?
Pimobendan
What is the ideal drug protocol for a Doberman with DCM?
SPAF + Digoxin
Which drug can be used to counteract sympathetic drive in heart failure by increasing vagal tone?
Low dose Digoxin
Negative Chronotrope
Partial + inotrope
Name 5 signs of digoxin toxicity.
Cardiac arrthymias
Borborygmi
Depression
Anorexia/V+D+
If an owner can’t afford the SPAF protocol - which 2 drugs must be prioritised?
Furosemide and Pimobendan
When does sinus arrhytmia occur in the dog?
HR <140bpm - NORMAL
When does sinus arrhytmia occur in the cat?
ABNORMAL inc vagal tone - asthma or compromised resp
What causes a wandering pacemaker? (dog)
Varying vagal tone
How can you tell if sinus arrest is vagally mediated?
Abolished by atropine - atropine response test
Describe Sick Sinus Syndrome
A few normal beats, Then junctional escape complexes with NO P WAVE!
What is the best treatment for sick sinus syndrome?
Pacemaker
What causes wide, bizzare QRS complexes?
VPCs
How is VTAC treated?
IV lidocaine
What is the prognosis for VFIB?
DEATH
Describe 1st degree AV block.
1:1 P:QRS
LONG P-R interval
What are the 2 types of 2nd degree AV block?
Type I = Variable P-R interval with dropped P wave
Type II = constant P-R interval, fixed P:QRS but not 1:1
What is the best treatment for MObitz type II AV block?
Pacemaker implantation
What is 3rd degree AV block?
No association of P:QRS complexes
What is a negative P wave with an early QRS complex called?
Supraventricular Premature complex
How is AFIB controlled?
Slow AVN conduction - Digoxin?
How is supraventricular tachycardia controlled?
Vagal manouvres - carotid massage and ocular pressure
Slow AVN conduction
What are the 5 causes of a dampened QRS?
Giant Breed
Fat
Thoracic Mass
Pleural Effusion
Pericardial Effusion
What is P Mitrale and what does it indicate?
Wide P wave - LA enlargement
What is P Pulmonale and what does it indicate?
Tall P wave - RA enlargement
What does a tall R wave indicate?
LV enlargement
What does a prolonged QRS indiate?
LV enlargement
What condition causes tall, wide WRS complexes with opposing T waves?
LBBB
What causes deep, wide S waves (neg QRS) with positive T wave? (it would also have R axis deviation)
RBBB
What causes + QRS in lead I but -ve QRS in lead, II, III and aVF, with a left axis deviation?
Left anterior fascicular block
What may cause Tall/spiky T waves, no P waves, and sinus arrhythmia?
Hyperkalaemia - sinus bradycardia and atrial standstill
What are the significant figures for changes in ST segment?
Elevation >0.15mV
Depression >0.2mV
Which echocardiographic view will evidence MOST cardiac problems?
Right Parasternal Long Axis 4 chamber view
What is M Mode used to measure?
Systolic Function
What is the normal LA:Ao ratio?
<1.5
Which equation is used to assess the severity of stenosis?
Modified Bernouilli Equation (PG = 4v2)
What are the values for mild, moderate and severe aortic/pulmonic stenosis?
0-40mmHg Mild
40-80mmHg Moderate
>80mmHg Severe