Acquired Valvular Disease Flashcards
two acquired valvular diseases
chronic mitral valve insufficiency
tricuspid valve insufficiency
mitral valve =
left ventricle
tricuspid valve =
right ventricle
Most frequently diagnosed form of heart disease in dogs
mitral valve insufficiency
what percent of dogs older than 10 years old will have mitral valve insufficiency
75%
mitral valve insufficiency is _____ sided heart failure
left
four clinical signs of mitral valve insufficiency
c______
d_______
t________
______ murmur
cough
dyspnea
tachypnea
left murmur
cause of mitral valve insufficiency
unknown
can increase progression: aging, dental disease
functional leakage of valve with subsequent backward flow of blood from ventricle into atrium during ventricular systole
valvular insufficiency
mitral valve insufficiency
what kind of breeds does mitral valve insufficiency usually effect
small breeds
two ways to diagnosis mitral valve insufficiency
radiology
echocardiology
two lab findings with mitral valve insufficiency
increased Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
increased Triponin
three primary treatments for mitral valve insufficiency
d_______
_______ ______ diet
e_______ restriction
diuretics
sodium restricted diet
exercise restriction
Four additional treatment options for mitral valve insufficiency
v________
a______ i_______ (e_______)
p_________
c________ s_________
vasodilators
ACE inhibitors (Enalapril)
Pimobendan
cough suppressants
tricuspid valve insufficiency
