Difference between revisions of "Heart Failure, Right-Sided"
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Right-sided congestive heart failure results in elevated central venous pressure. Manifestations of right-sided congestive heart failure are species-specific. | 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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===Causes=== | ===Causes=== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 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.
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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