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Endocardial Pathology Flashcards

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Name three breeds of dog predisposed to valvular endocardiosis.
  • Poodle
  • Pomeranian
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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What is the aetiopathogenesis of valvular endocardiosis?

Myxomatous degeneration of the valve leaflet. Valve becomes incompetant and leads to atrial dilation.

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Name three clinical signs typical of valvular endocardiosis.
  • Heart failure (usually left) so pulmonary oedema
  • cardiac cough
  • harsh pansystolic murmur over left heart apex
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Name the species differences in 'vegetative endocarditis.
  • Cattle: Tricuspid valve so right sided failure
  • Pig and dog: Mitral valve so left sided failure
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What is the most common cause of ulcerative endocarditis in the dog?

Renal failure and uraemia.

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Name a neoplasia of endothelial origin.

Haemangioendothelioma

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