Canine Cardiology

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Cardiac Examination of the Dog

Vascular Abnormalities

Arterial Diseases

Venous Diseases

Arrhythmias

Overview of Arrhythmias

Sinus Cardiac Rhythms

Altered Impulse Formations

Endocardial Disorders

Endocardiosis

Endocarditis

Myocardial Disorders

Cardiomyopathy

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Pericardial Disorders

Pericardio-Peritoneo-Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH)

Pericardial Effusion

Congenital Heart Disorders

Introduction Congenital heart disorders are structural and/or functional abnormalities that are present at birth. These defects are the result of either inherited abnormalities or insults to the fetus in utero. The most common conditions are listed below.

Aortic Stenosis (A.S.)

Pulmonic Stenosis (P.S.)

Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)

Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)

Mitral Valve Dysplasia (MVD)

Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia (TVD)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Vascular Ring Anomalies (Persistent Right Aortic Arch: PRAA)

Tetralogy of Fallot

Heart Failure

Etiology of Heart Failure

Right-Sided Heart Failure

Left-Sided Heart Failure

Diagnosis of Heart Failure

Treatment of Heart Failure

Heart Murmurs

Infectious Agents

Bacteria

Viruses

Parasites

Angiostrongylosis caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum Dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria immitis

Other

References