CHAPTER 28 REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. How is heart disease generally diagnosed? _____________________________________
2. What is atrial fibrillation? ___________________________________________________
3. What is the pathogenesis for AF? ____________________________________________
4. Why does a lack of calcium predispose for AF? __________________________________
5. What is aortic rupture, S&S and what is its prognosis? ____________________________
6. What are some common S&S for Valvular heart disease? _________________________
7. If a semilunar valve is affected what happens to the A & V? If a cuspid valve is affected?
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8. What causes heart attacks in horses? Predispositions? ___________________________
9. What is the pathogenesis and S&S of CHF? _____________________________________
10. What is the difference between right and left sided heart failure?
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11. Why are medications like diuretics & digitalis given to horses with heart conditions?
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