Circulatory System Disorders Flashcards
What is circulatory disorders
Affects circulatory system which is blood and heart
What can circulatory system arise from
Problems with the heart, blood and blood vessels
What are the three types of circulatory disorders
Mitral valve disease
Heart murmurs
Von willebrand disease
What is mitral valve disease and how it it caused
Heart problem
Degenerative condition
Caused by
Faulty valve
Blood flows backwards so valve collapses and leads to heart failure
What is the symptoms and effects of mitral valve disease
Low energy
Slowing down on walks
Weight loss
Excessive panting
Effects:
Valve edges become thick and knobbly
Leakage of blood into the atrium
What is the treatment for mitral valve disease and name two animals that it can affect
Medication, low sodium diet, restricting exercise
King Charles spaniel and Yorkshire terriers
What are heart murmurs and what causes it
Unusual sound that is detected when listening to heart beat and could have whooshing sound
Caused by
Leaky valves
narrowing or improper closing of valves
abnormal blood flow due to problems with hearts or chambers
What are the symptoms and effects of heart murmurs
Weakness
Trouble breathing
Low energy
tired
Coughing
Effects:
Heart failure
Heart attack
What is the treatment for heart murmurs and what animals can it affect
Medication
Surgery
Regular monitoring
Diet changes
Boxers, dachshunds and cats
What is the von willebrand disease and what causes it
Inherited bleeding disorder
Three types- one is least severe and three is most severe
Causes:
Lack of specific proteins that are needed for platelets
Insufficient amounts of clotting factors
What are the symptoms and effects of VWD
Unexplained or excessive bleeding
Blood in urine and faeces
Lameness
Effects:
Difficult for blood to clot
What is the treatment for VWD and what animals can it affect
Reducing chances of bleeding occurring
managing bleeds that occur
golden retrievers and poodles
EXAM QUESTION
King Charles spaniel are prone to MVD and it is recommended that they receive cardiac ultra sounds before entering a breeding program, why
To ensure affected dogs are not entered onto the breed pool not passed on
