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What might cause a cat to have pleural effusion

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1) Hypoalbuminemia
2) Pyothorax
3) Congestive heart failure
4) Chylothorax
5) Thoracic, pulmonary, or mediastinal neoplasia
6) Hemothorax (coagulopathy, trauma)

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vibration of the ventricular walls during active ventricular filling

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S3 (gallop sound)

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final ventricular filling by atrial contraction in a poorly compliant ventricle

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S4 (gallop sound)

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What a differentials for weight loss in a cat

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1) Inadequate diet
2) Oral or dental disease
3) Impaired use of nutrients (maldigestion, malabsorption, protein losing disease, cardic cachexia)
4) Elevated metabolism (hyperthyroidism)
5) End stage CKD
6) Chronic inflammation

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For a cat presenting with peuraal effusion, gallop sounds, tachypnea, and weight loss
What diagnostics should you do

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Thoracic POCUS
Consider point of care NT-proBNP

when stable: thoracic rads, echocardiogram, bloodwork, blood pressure

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What heart disease in the dog leads to S3 sounds

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DCM

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For a cat with pleural effusion, before performing additional diagnostics, what should you do

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Thoracocentesis

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What should you do prior to thoracocentesis

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1) Sedate with butorphanol (0.2mg/kg IM)

2) Consider empirical dose of furosemide (1mg/kg IM or IV) due to suspicion of cardiac disease

3) Provide supplemental oxygen

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T/F: you can perform NT-proBNP on pleural effusion fluid

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True

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Different than in dogs, cats with L sided CHF can manifest with

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Pleural effusion or pulmonary edema

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What are your top 3 differentials for LV concentric hypertrophy in a cat *

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1) Hyperthyroidism
2) Systemic Hypertension
3) Primary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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What should you do for cases where you dont have access to an echo

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consider testing for a cardiac biomarker (NT-PROBNP) through a blood sample or on pleural effusion

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hormone secreted by cardiomyocytes that causes renal and sodium loss as well as vasodilation

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BNP

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BNP production and excretion is increase in

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in response to stretch of the heart

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If you have a cat with respiratory signs in which the cause of the sings is not obvious despite other diagnostic tests. How do you interpret NT-proBNP

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<100 = normal (no CHF)

100-270 = abnormal, CHF is possible

> 270 = abnormal and supports the diagnosis of CHF

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If you have an asymptomatic cat with cardiac risk factors (e.g murmur, arrhythmia, gallop heart sounds) How do you interpret a NT-proBNP

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<100 = normal: significant heart disease can be ruled out with a high degree of accuracy

Increase of >100 = abnormal. Increased risk of having significant heart disease; recommend echocardiogram

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NT-pro BNP >100 pmol/L is abnorma but if it ______ then its indicative of CHF

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> 270 pmol/L

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a feline cardiomyopathy with normal LV, but L atrial enlargement

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Restrictive cardomyopathy (RCM)

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a feline cardiomyopathy with LV concentric hypertrophy

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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a feline cardiomyopathy with right atrial and ventricular dilation

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

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a feline cardiomyopathy with chamber dilation, systolic dysfunction

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

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What is the most prevalent feline cardiomyopathy

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) - LV concentric hypertrophy

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Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is where the ______ is normal but there is

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normal LV but has L atrial enlargement

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What typically cause DCM in cats

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1) taurine deficiencies - now not that prevalent

2) Tachycardia mediated

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What feline cardiomyopathy is caused by hyperthyroidism
1) HCM phenotype - LV concentric hypertrophy 2) RCM phenotype - normal LV wall thickness, LA dilation
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What might cause HCM phenotype (Increased LV wall thickness- concentric hypertrophy)
1) Hyperthyroidism 2) Hypertension 3) Reduced preload 4) Neoplastic infiltration 5) Transient myocardial thickening 6) Acromegaly
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Dietary taurine deficiency in cats causes
DCM phenotype - chamber dilation and systolic dysfunction
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An ARVC phenotype has
R atrial and R ventricle dilation
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End-stage HCM is when there is
Increased LV wall thickness and now systolic dysfunction
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What are the stages of feline cardiomyopathy
A: Predisposed B1: low risk- subclinical- normal to mild atrial enlargement B2: higher risk subclincal with moderate to severe atrial enlargement C: Current / previous CHF / ATE D: Refractory CHF
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What stage of feline cardiomyopathy is a cat with refractory CHF
D
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What stage of feline cardiomyopathy is a cat with subclinical moderate / severe atrial enlargement
B2 (higher risk)
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What stage of feline cardiomyopathy is a cat with a predisposition
A - maine coon, ragdoll, sphynx, bengals, norweigan forest cats
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What stage of feline cardiomyopathy is a cat with sunclinical normal / mild atrial enlargement
B1 (low risk)
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How do you treat cats with Stage A cardiomyopathy
No treatment, just monitor as they are predisposed
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What breeds of cats are predisposed to HCM
maine coon, ragdoll, sphynx, bengals, norweigan forest cats
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How do you treat cats with Stage B1 cardiomyopathy
Treatment is generally not recommended +/- atenolol therapy if documented dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (DLVOTO)
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when the mitral valve leaflet gets sucked into outflow tract causing an obstruction diagnosed on echo
Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (DLVOTO) if notice then do atenolol therapy
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In stage B1 cats, what do you do if you notice Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (DLVOTO)
atenolol therapy- slows heart rate and encourages mitral valve leaflet to obstruct less often
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How do you treat cats with Stage B2 cardiomyopathy
Consider starting clopidogrel, even without heart failure +/- anti-arrhythmics (atenolol or sotalol) if concurrent ventricular arrhythmias
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For cats in Stage B2, what should you start if you notice concurrent ventricular arrhythmias
atenolol or sotalol
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How do you treat cats with Stage C cardiomyopathy **
1) Acute decompensated heart failure -Furosemide (1-2mg/kg boluses IM or IV or CRI) -Supplementary oxygen -Sedation (butorphanol) +/- thoracocentesis 2) Chronic HF -Furosemide (1-2mg/kg PO q12h) titrated to maintain resting RR <30 breaths per minute -Clopidogrel (18.75mg/cat PO q24hrs) can be given in empty gelatin capsule due to bitter taste +/- ACE inhibitor -Diet low in sodium
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What diet is recommended for cats with chronic heart failure
those that are low in sodium
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What drug can be given in an empty gelatin capsule due to its bitter taste
Clopidogrel
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In cats with CHF, you should titrate the send-home furosemide to
maintain a resting RR <30 breaths per minute
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You should consider torsemide, instead of furosemide if
Consider torsemide if the furosemide dose is >6mg/kg/day PO or if the owner can only give pills once a day
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How do you treat cats with Stage D cardiomyopathy
1) Furosemide or Torsemide (if furosemide dose is >6mg/kg/day PO) +/- spironolactone (1-2mg/kg PO q12-24h) +/- pimobendan if systolic dysfunction present
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What are possible outcomes for feline cardiomyopathies
1) CHF 2) Arrhythmias 3) Sudden death 4) Aortic thromboembolism (ATE)
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What is the most important for owners to monitor at home for cats with cardiomyopthaties
Resting or sleeping respiratory rate at home Ideally needs to be <30 breaths per min also need to monitor for increased respiratory effort, syncope, inappetance, hiding, paresis or paralysis
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How often should rechecks be for cats in Stage B1
Monitored annually
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How often should rechecks be for cats in Stage B2
q6-12months consider effect of stress on patient maybe 3-6months
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How often should rechecks be for cats in Stage C
1) CHF: 3-10 days after discharge from hospital; q2-4 months but consider effect of stress on the patient 2) ATE: 3-10 days after discharge from hospital; 2 weeks after discharge to recheck for distal limb necrosis q1-3 montsh but consider effect of stress on patients
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What diagnostics should you do for a cat with a murmur
1) NT- proBNP 2) Thoracic rads (not helpful in asymptomatic cats) 3) Echocardiogram*** 4) Blood pressure ** 5) Bloodwork (CBC,CHEM,UA)
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What is the gold standard to diagnose cardiomyopathies
Echocardiogram
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On a SNAP NT-proBNP, what would an abnormal test look like
two dark blue dots
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What is the normal VHS in a cat
6.8-8.1
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What might cause the heart to look bigger than it is
SQ fluids- volume overload
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What is it called when the mitral valve obstructs the left ventricle's outflow
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve causing dynamic left ventricular outflow obstruction
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with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism, where does the thrombus orginate from
the left heart and dislodges to systemic arterial system
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What are the three causes/ factors of thrombus
1) Stasis (L auricle) 2) Vessel wall injury 3) Hyper coagulability
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Feline Arterial Thromboembolism typically affects
1 or more limb
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Feline Arterial Thromboembolism is most commonly associated with
cardiomyopathy, although cardiac disease not present in all cats -rarely associated with pulmonary neoplasia
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What are the poor prognostic indicators associated with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
1) Hypothermia 2) 2 or more limbs affected 3) Absence of motor function 4) Bradycardia 5) CHF
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T/F: Feline Arterial Thromboembolism can present as a single forelimb
True!
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What are the 5 P's associated with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism *****
Pulselessness Pallor Pain Paresis Polar (poikilothermia / cold)
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How can you diagnose Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
1) 5 P's - pulselessness, pallor, pain, paresis, polar 2) Echo for cardiac disease 3) Lactate and glucose on affected limb 4) Lack of Doppler BP on limb 5) Increased CK (and AST/ALT) 6) Thermal camera
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With Feline Arterial Thromboembolism, what do you see in terms of glucose and lactate level of affected limb
Low glucose high lactate
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What is the best thing you can do for cats with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism (Stage C) ***
1) Analgesia is priority * -Fentanyl, hydromorphone, or methadone injections 2) Anti-thrombotic therapy -Low molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin SQ) -BID -Unfractionated heparin -Oral factor Xa inhibitor (apixaban or rivaroxaban which is very expensive) 3) Anti-platelet therapy- Clopidogrel as soon as the cat can tolerate oral meds 4) Treat CHF if present 5) Sedation or anxiolytics
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What drugs can you use as analgesia for cats with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
Fentanyl * Hydromorphone Methadone
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What are you options as anti-thrombotic therapies for cats with feline ATE
1) Low molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin SQ) * 2) Unfractionated heparin 3) Oral factor Xa inhibitor- apixaban or rivaroxaban; very expensive
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What anti-thrombotic can be given SQ in patients with FATE
Enoxaparin SQ - low molecular weight heparin
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What is the mechanism of Apixaban or Rivaroxaban
oral medication that is a factor Xa inhibitor (PO) used in cases of FATE as anti-thrombotic therapy
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T/F: thrombolytic drug such as TPA tissue plasminogen activator is indicated in cases of FATE
F- it is controversial not recommended by ACVIM consensus statement Some may advocate in acute setting (<6 hours sunce event(
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How can you confirm ATE
diagnostics such as cardiac POCUS or echocardiogram
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What is a major complication of Feline Arterial Thromboembolism *
1) Hyperkalemia - reperfusion injury important to monitor electrolytes and rhythm throughout hospitalization 2) Limb necrosis- requires careful monitoring
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What might you see on EKG of a cat with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
atrial standstill from hyperkalemia -Peaked T waves -small of indiscernible P waves
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What is the prognosis of Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
1/3 -euthanized 1/3-succumb to disease 1/3- will live through the event if severe cardiac disease, overall prognosis post-ATE is poor Can consider 24-72h hospitalization if owners are aware of risks Patients will be at risk for future ATE
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When should you recheck patients with Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
3-10 days after discharge from hospitals 2 weeks after discharge to recheck for distal limb necrosis q1-3 months but consider effect of stress on patient

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