Endocardial Pathology Flashcards

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Endocardial Pathology Flashcards

Question	Answer	Article
Name three breeds of dog predisposed to valvular endocardiosis.	Poodle Pomeranian Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Answer article
What is the aetiopathogenesis of valvular endocardiosis?	Myxomatous degeneration of the valve leaflet. Valve becomes incompetant and leads to atrial dilation.	Answer 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	Answer article
Name the species differences in 'vegetative endocarditis.	Cattle: Tricuspid valve so right sided failure Pig and dog: Mitral valve so left sided failure	Answer article
What is the most common cause of ulcerative endocarditis in the dog?	Renal failure and uraemia.	Answer article
Name a neoplasia of endothelial origin.	Haemangioendothelioma	Answer article