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What are the two heart sounds that are typically heard in normal small animals?
What are the two heart sounds that are typically heard in normal small animals?
What is the cause of the S1 heart sound?
What is the cause of the S1 heart sound?
What is the cause of the S3 heart sound?
What is the cause of the S3 heart sound?
What is the cause of the S4 heart sound?
What is the cause of the S4 heart sound?
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Which of the following is a common cardiomyopathy?
Which of the following is a common cardiomyopathy?
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What is the initial compensation mechanism that helps restore cardiac output to normal levels?
What is the initial compensation mechanism that helps restore cardiac output to normal levels?
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What is the 'snowball effect' that occurs as a result of the increased preload?
What is the 'snowball effect' that occurs as a result of the increased preload?
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What is the ultimate result of the progression of the disease without therapy?
What is the ultimate result of the progression of the disease without therapy?
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What is the mechanism by which the increased regurgitation through the faulty valve leads to increased pressure in the lungs?
What is the mechanism by which the increased regurgitation through the faulty valve leads to increased pressure in the lungs?
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What is the effect of the mitral valve insufficiency on the flow of blood to the left side of the heart?
What is the effect of the mitral valve insufficiency on the flow of blood to the left side of the heart?
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What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity lining?
What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity lining?
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What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the chest cavity lining?
What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the chest cavity lining?
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Which breed of dogs is most frequently affected by dilated cardiomyopathy?
Which breed of dogs is most frequently affected by dilated cardiomyopathy?
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What is the initial compensation mechanism in dilated cardiomyopathy?
What is the initial compensation mechanism in dilated cardiomyopathy?
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What is the effect of dilated cardiomyopathy on the mitral valve?
What is the effect of dilated cardiomyopathy on the mitral valve?
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Which part of the cardiovascular system is affected in the case of dilated cardiomyopathy?
Which part of the cardiovascular system is affected in the case of dilated cardiomyopathy?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of turbulent blood flow leading to a murmur?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of turbulent blood flow leading to a murmur?
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In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the murmur is associated with:
In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the murmur is associated with:
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If there is mitral insufficiency, what happens to cardiac output?
If there is mitral insufficiency, what happens to cardiac output?
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What is the relationship between the severity of cardiac disease and the severity of the murmur?
What is the relationship between the severity of cardiac disease and the severity of the murmur?
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Which of the following can alter stroke volume?
Which of the following can alter stroke volume?
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What is the primary cause of pulmonary edema in tricuspid insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of pulmonary edema in tricuspid insufficiency?
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What is the main difference between the pathophysiology of tricuspid insufficiency and mitral valve disease?
What is the main difference between the pathophysiology of tricuspid insufficiency and mitral valve disease?
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What is the function of the pulmonary circulation in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
What is the function of the pulmonary circulation in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
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What is the effect of tricuspid insufficiency on exercise tolerance?
What is the effect of tricuspid insufficiency on exercise tolerance?
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What is the purpose of the schematic drawing provided in the text?
What is the purpose of the schematic drawing provided in the text?
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What is the significance of the S3 heart sound in small animals?
What is the significance of the S3 heart sound in small animals?
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Which heart sound is most commonly heard at the end of ventricular systole?
Which heart sound is most commonly heard at the end of ventricular systole?
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In the context of veterinary cardiology, what does an S4 heart sound indicate?
In the context of veterinary cardiology, what does an S4 heart sound indicate?
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Which heart sound is typically related to the closure of the AV valves at the onset of ventricular systole?
Which heart sound is typically related to the closure of the AV valves at the onset of ventricular systole?
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What is the compensatory mechanism of the kidneys in response to the progression of the disease?
What is the compensatory mechanism of the kidneys in response to the progression of the disease?
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What is the end result without therapy in the progression of the disease?
What is the end result without therapy in the progression of the disease?
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In dilated cardiomyopathy, what happens to the Left Ventricle as a compensatory mechanism?
In dilated cardiomyopathy, what happens to the Left Ventricle as a compensatory mechanism?
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How does the increased preload due to increased blood volume impact cardiac output?
How does the increased preload due to increased blood volume impact cardiac output?
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What is the eventual consequence of increased pressure in the lungs due to elevated blood volume and regurgitation?
What is the eventual consequence of increased pressure in the lungs due to elevated blood volume and regurgitation?
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What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity lining?
What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity lining?
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What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the chest cavity lining?
What is the name of the fluid accumulation in the chest cavity lining?
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Which breed of dogs is most frequently affected by dilated cardiomyopathy?
Which breed of dogs is most frequently affected by dilated cardiomyopathy?
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What is the initial compensation mechanism in dilated cardiomyopathy?
What is the initial compensation mechanism in dilated cardiomyopathy?
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What is the effect of the mitral valve insufficiency on the flow of blood to the left side of the heart?
What is the effect of the mitral valve insufficiency on the flow of blood to the left side of the heart?
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What is the ultimate result of the progression of dilated cardiomyopathy without therapy?
What is the ultimate result of the progression of dilated cardiomyopathy without therapy?
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Which of the following statements about cardiac murmurs is correct?
Which of the following statements about cardiac murmurs is correct?
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If a patient has mitral insufficiency, what is the initial compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output?
If a patient has mitral insufficiency, what is the initial compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output?
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What is the relationship between the severity of cardiac disease and the severity of the murmur?
What is the relationship between the severity of cardiac disease and the severity of the murmur?
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Which of the following factors can alter stroke volume?
Which of the following factors can alter stroke volume?
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In the context of cardiac pathology, what is the responsibility of the heart and kidneys?
In the context of cardiac pathology, what is the responsibility of the heart and kidneys?
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What is the primary cause of pulmonary edema in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of pulmonary edema in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
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What is the primary cause of ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity) in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity) in the context of tricuspid insufficiency?
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What is the primary mechanism by which tricuspid insufficiency leads to increased pressure in the systemic circulation?
What is the primary mechanism by which tricuspid insufficiency leads to increased pressure in the systemic circulation?
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What is the primary mechanism by which increased pressure in the systemic circulation can lead to fluid accumulation in the pleural space (pleural effusion)?
What is the primary mechanism by which increased pressure in the systemic circulation can lead to fluid accumulation in the pleural space (pleural effusion)?
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What is the primary mechanism by which tricuspid insufficiency can lead to reduced exercise tolerance?
What is the primary mechanism by which tricuspid insufficiency can lead to reduced exercise tolerance?
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What is the primary difference in the pathophysiology of tricuspid insufficiency compared to mitral valve disease?
What is the primary difference in the pathophysiology of tricuspid insufficiency compared to mitral valve disease?
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