Heart Failure, Right-Sided
Description
Right-sided congestive heart failure results in elevated central venous pressure. Manifestations of right-sided congestive heart failure are species-specific.
Clinical Signs
Horse & Ox: Ventral Abdomen & Brisket oedema
Dog: Ascites (abdominal effusion), pleural effusion
Cat: Pleural effusion
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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