Heartworm Disease Flashcards
how long does it take to see microfilaria in the blood after exposure to heartworms
6 months
what two parts of the heart is effected in heartworms
right atria (causes right sided heart failure)
vena cava
what does endothelial damage from heartworms cause
fluid leakage
how many stages does heartworm disease have
4
which stage begins radiograph changes and mild clinical changes with heartworm disease
stage 2
which stage has clinical signs with heartworm disease
stage 3
what syndrome does heartworm disease cause
Caval syndrome
how many phases in the treatment of heartworms
3
phase of heartworm treatment:
kill Adult heartworms in heart and blood vessels
first phase
phase of heartworm treatment:
eradicate circulating Microfilaria
second phase
phase of heartworm treatment:
preventative medication
third phase
medication used for heartworm treatment
melarsomine dihydrochloride (immiticide)
what drug can kill symbiotic parasite (Wolbachia) with heartworm treatment
doxycycline
how long will it take adult heartworms to die with treatment
slowly over 2-3 weeks
what are two signs of dying heartworms in the lungs
dyspnea (labored breathing)
hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
