Endocardial Pathology Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Name three breeds of dog predisposed to valvular endocardiosis.	Poodle Pomeranian Cavalier King Charles Spaniel		Link to Article
What is the aetiopathogenesis of valvular endocardiosis?	Myxomatous degeneration of the valve leaflet. Valve becomes incompetant and leads to atrial dilation.		Link to Article
Name three clinical signs typical of valvular endocardiosis.	Heart failure (usually left) so pulmonary oedema Cardiac cough Harsh pansystolic murmur over left heart apex		Link to Article
Name the species differences in 'vegetative endocarditis.	Cattle: Tricuspid valve so right sided failure Pig and dog: Mitral valve so left sided failure		Link to Article
What is the most common cause of ulcerative endocarditis in the dog?	Renal failure and uraemia.		Link to Article
Name a neoplasia of endothelial origin.	Haemangioendothelioma		Link to Article