Cardiomyopathy

Question 1

ATE are usually a __________ ___________ causing the absence of pulses and extreme pain in the rear limbs

Answer 1

Saddle thrombus (poor prognosis)

Question 2

Primary cardiomyopathy often seen in canines

Answer 2

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Question 3

Primary cardiomyopathy most often seen in felines

Answer 3

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Question 4

Dilated primary cardiomyopathy results in thin muscle walls and _______ __________

Answer 4

Poor Contractility (left greater than right)

Question 5

Primary cardiomyopathy aka boxer cardiomyopathy

Answer 5

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
(genetic, adult onset: 6 years)

Question 6

Holter monitor

Answer 6

Continuous ECG monitor for boxers with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy