The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What causes left sided heart failure?
A
Aortic Stenosis
MVD
Cardiomyopathy
2
Q
Clinical Signs of Left Sided Heart Failure?
A
pulmonary oedema, tachypnoea, coughing, lethargy
3
Q
Lefty?
A
Chesty
4
Q
Righty?
A
Ascites
5
Q
What causes Right Sided Heart Failure?
A
pulmonic stenosis, neoplasia, pericardial effusion, tricuspid dysplasia
6
Q
Clinical signs of right sided heart failure?
A
oedema, ascites, muffled heart sounds