Cardiac disorders: Valvular Heart Disease

Question 1

What is the most common acquired cardiovascular disorder seen in canine patients?

Answer 1

Myxomatous valvular degeneration

Question 2

What physical exam findings are associated with patients diagnosed with myxomatous valvular degeneration?

Answer 2

Left sided heart failure, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, cyanosis, and abnormal lung sounds

Question 3

Acute management of patients with MVD are similar to those with heart failure, in that they include -?

Answer 3

Diuretics, removing third space effusions, vasodilators, positive inotropes, supplemental oxygenation, antiarrythmics

Question 4

True or False: MVD carries a better prognosis than other cardiovascular disorders.

Answer 4

True