Equine Pathology Workbook

 Anaphylactic shock is caused by the exposure to an allergen that causes systemic inflammation, vasodilation and increased vascular permeability.  Vasogenic shock is caused by the __________________ of the blood vessels supplying the vital organs.  Respiratory shock is when the body becomes hypoxic due to decreased exchange of carbon dioxide & oxygen at the _________________________ .  Metabolic shock occurs when homeostasis is impaired, and the acid base balance is disturbed.  Psychogenic shock occurs when there is sudden dilation of the blood vessels due to ____________________________ distress.

Syncope- ______________________________________________________________________

Bradycardia - ___________________________________________________________________

Tachycardia - __________________________________________________________________

Arrhythmia - ___________________________________________________________________

Endocardium - _________________________________________________________________

Myocardium - __________________________________________________________________

Epicardium – ___________________________________________________________________

Paricardium/Paricardial Sac – _____________________________________________________

Paricardial Fluid - _______________________________________________________________

Stenosis - ______________________________________________________________________

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