Difference between revisions of "Heart Failure, Right-Sided"
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| − | Right-sided congestive heart failure results in elevated central venous pressure. | + | Right-sided congestive heart failure results in elevated central venous pressure. Manifestations of right-sided congestive heart failure are species-specific. |
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Revision as of 16:08, 29 June 2016
Description
Right-sided congestive heart failure results in elevated central venous pressure. Manifestations of right-sided congestive heart failure are species-specific.
Signs
-Edema (See below for species differences)
-Hepatomegaly
-Pleural Effusion
Species Differences
Horse & Ox: Ventral Abdomen & Brisket edema
Dog: Ascites (abdomenal edema)
Cat: Hydrothorax (thoracic edema)
Causes
1. Left-Sided Heart Failure
2. Cardiomyopathies
3. Pericarditis
4. Hydropericardium
5. Increased Pulmonary Resistance
6. Myocardial Inflammation & Degeneration
7. Valvular Disease
8. Tumours (heart base)
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This article is still under construction. |