cardiology diseases exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pathopneumonic sign for cardiac tamponade
A
pulsus paradoxus
2
Q
what ecg can you expect with cardiac tamponade
A
sinus tachycardia, due to decreased filling and CO, trying to increase CO by increasing HR
3
Q
becks triad for cardiac tamponade
A
muffled heart sounds
jug pulses
weak femoral pulses
4
Q
treatment for heartbase tumors
A
remove pericardial sac,
5
Q
prognosis with hemangiosarc
A
6/7 mo regardless of treatment
6
Q
gold standard for diagosing hemangiosarc
breeds
ecg
A
breed: goldens, labs, GSD
vent arrhythmias
ECHO: cavitation mass in right auricle
7
Q
number one cause of pericardial effusion in dogs
A
neoplasia: hemangiosarc
8
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