Cardiovascular Emergencies

Question 1

This condition is caused by thrombi that develop in heart, then break free and travel to systemic arteries. Most frequently they lodge in the distal aorta, causing rear limb paresis or paralysis and pain. This is called ___

Answer 1

Feline Aortic Thromboembolism “FATE”

Question 2

The most common symptoms of Feline Aortic Thromboembolism are ___.

Answer 2

Painful vocalization and paralysis from the waist down

Question 3

Fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart is known as ___. Diagnosis is via ___, and treatment is via ___

Answer 3

• Pericardial Effusion (Cardiac Tamponade)
• Echocardiogram
• Pericardiocentesis

Question 4

Pericardial effusion can be caused by ___. Clinical signs include ___

Answer 4

• Trauma, Neoplasia, and Infection
• Ascites, Jugular venous distention, muffled heart sounds, and weak pulses

Question 5

___ occurs with heavy heartworm infection. Adult worms enter right atrium and tangle in the tricuspid valve; causing acute and severe tricuspid regurgitation. Treatment is surgical removal of the worms.

Answer 5

Caval Syndrome