Anatomy
The "lub" sound of the heartbeat is associated with the closure of these valves.
What is the sinoatrial (SA) node
This is the most common arrhythmia seen in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), often leading to congestive heart failure
What is atrial fibrillation?
This anticoagulant drug is commonly used in veterinary medicine to prevent thromboembolic events, especially in cats with cardiomyopathy.
What is clopidogrel?
This diagnostic test, often used to assess the degree of heart failure, measures the concentration of this peptide in the blood.
What is B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)?
This class III antiarrhythmic is used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation in dogs, specifically to restore normal rhythm
What is sotalol?
This rate describes the amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart per minute, and is strongly correlated with organ perfusion.
What is cardiac output?
Fill in the blank and choose the correct option: HCM is often seen in older cats and can cause heart ______ and ______ , affecting the L/R atrium/ventricle and leading to poor diastolic/systolic filling
heart enlargement and thickening, affecting the L. Ventricle, diastolic filing
This class of drugs is commonly used in the management of heart failure to increase the force of heart contractions
Positive Inotropes
In the fetus, this structure allows blood to flow directly from the right atrium to the left atrium.
What is the foramen ovale
What is the patent ductus arteriosis
This angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) is often used to decrease afterload and improve cardiac function in heart failure patients
What is enalapril?
After birth, this structure becomes the ligamentum arteriosum
What is the ductus arteriosus?
This combination of an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker is commonly used in veterinary medicine for managing hypertension in both cats and dogs
What is benazepril and amlodipine?