Kirks And Ettinger Flashcards
What are the 3 causes of sick sinus syndrome?
1- mutation in cardiac Na channels or smooth muscles
2- dysfunction of ryanodine receptors
3- fibrosis
Which breed is predisposed to persistent atrial standstill?
English springer spaniel
Which 4 breeds are predisposed to second degree AV block ?
Chow-chow
Cocker
German pointer
Labrador
Neurocardiogenic reflex is mediated by which cardiac fibers ?
C
Hycoscyamine/methylxantine and terbutaline are which types of drug and can be use to address which heart disease?
Anticholinergic and B-agonist
AV-block
What are the 5 classes of anti-arrhythmic
(NoBody Kills Cats # Dog) I- Na (Lidocaine) II- B-blocker (atenolol) III- K potassium channel blockers (sotalol, amiodarone) IV - Ca (diltiazem) V - Digoxin
What triggers cascade of compensatory effects happens with CHF
Vasoconstriction (from sympathetic, RAAS and endothelial system)
Retention of sodium / water (via altered renal blood flow and NE)
Inflammation and growth promoting factors
NT proBNP over 1500 increases risks of decompensation within ___ months
6-12 months
What is the primary treatment for atrial tear ?
Decrease atrial pressure through preload reduction
NO pimobendan
What are the 5 main causes of pulmonary hypertension ?
Idiopathic, TE, pulmonary diseases, L-R shunt, L CHF
Mutation in the gene for pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 is seen is which breed, with which heart disease ?
Doberman pinsher
DCM
What are the 4 breeds mainly predisposed to DCM
Doberman, Irish Wolffhouds, great danes and Newfoundlands
S3 can be heard in dogs with DCM because of ____
Increased left ventricular filling pressure
Genetic deletion mutation in the 3’ untranslated region of striatin (desmosomal protein) is seen with which heart disease ?
ARVC
In patients with ARVV, a positive response is considered when ___
you see > 80-85% of reduction in VPC
Which pressor should be use in animals with CHF?
Dobutamine
Name the 3 elements in the Virchow’s triad
Endothelial injury
Blood stasis
Hypercoagulable state
Chronic pericardial effusion results in ___ sided heart failure
right
In heartworm diseases, Antigens detect ___ and Antibodies detect ____
Reproductive tract of mature female
Exposure to L4
How long does the HW cycle takes in dogs ? cats?
6-7 months
7-8 months
Which stage does the female mosquito ingest following a blood meal from an infected animal?
L1
Which stages develop within mosquito ?
L1-L3
Caval syndrome in HW infection is associated with ___
High burden, severe PH and right ventricular dysfunction
do not use adulticide at that stage
Which intracellular negative bacteria contribute to pulmonary and renal inflammation through WSP protein in animals affected by HWD
Wolbachia
During endocarditis, disruption of the endothelium triggers coagulation on the damaged endothelium, which allows bacteria to bind, if ____
They possess adhesive molecules or are resistant to platelet bactericial proteins or evade IS by internalization
Which 4 breeds are predisposed to endocarditis
German Shepherd, boxer, golden and labrador
Which are the 3 most common bacterial involve in mitral endocarditis ?
Staphyloccocus, strep, and E.coli
Bartonella affects which valve ?
Aortic
Which bacterial infection can lead to myocarditis in cats ?
Toxoplasmosis
PDA results in communication between ______ and ____
Descending aorta
Main pulmonary artery
(both will be dilated on radiographs)
Which 2 breeds are predisposed to subvalvular PS ?
Boxer and English bulldog
this form cannot be balloon dilated