Symptomatic Dog: Weakness and Collapse Flashcards
1
Q
why should you get an EKG in an animal that has collapsed?
A
to check for arrythmias
2
Q
what are the outflow tract obstructions?
A
aortic stenosis
pulmonary stenosis
systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve
mass
3
Q
when should you intervene on something on an EKG?
A
risk for sudden death
compromising cardiac output
4
Q
what arrythmias cause a risk of sudden death?
A
ventricular tachycardia
R on T morphology
high grade AV block
5
Q
what drugs are used for atrial arrythmias?
A
diltiazem
digoxin
sotalol
amiodarone
6
Q
how is pulmonary hypertension treated?
A
sildenafil
+/- pimobendan
+/- antithrombotic
+/- treat for right sided CHF
