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What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension related to idiopathic PAH?
What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension related to idiopathic PAH?
- Sildenafil, treat the underlying disease
- Careful use of sildenafil, weight loss (correct)
- Close the shunt, exercise restriction
- Treat the L sided heart disease
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is associated with COPD and primary parenchymal disease?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is associated with COPD and primary parenchymal disease?
- Pulmonary emboli/thrombi/thromboemboli
- PH due to left heart disease
- Parasitic disease
- PH due to respiratory disease, hypoxia, or both (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary emboli/thrombi/thromboemboli (PE/PT/PTE)?
What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary emboli/thrombi/thromboemboli (PE/PT/PTE)?
- Anti-coagulant therapy, weight loss (correct)
- Sildenafil, treat the underlying disease
- Treat the L sided heart disease
- Close the shunt, exercise restriction
Which type of pulmonary hypertension requires treating the underlying left-sided heart disease?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension requires treating the underlying left-sided heart disease?
What is the appropriate approach for addressing pulmonary hypertension with multifactorial or unclear mechanisms?
What is the appropriate approach for addressing pulmonary hypertension with multifactorial or unclear mechanisms?
Which term refers to a sudden loss of postural tone due to lack of cerebral oxygenation with spontaneous recovery?
Which term refers to a sudden loss of postural tone due to lack of cerebral oxygenation with spontaneous recovery?
Which category of syncope is characterized by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between neurons?
Which category of syncope is characterized by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between neurons?
What should be addressed in cases of arrhythmogenic syncope after establishing the rhythm diagnosis?
What should be addressed in cases of arrhythmogenic syncope after establishing the rhythm diagnosis?
Which factor should not be overlooked when considering the significance of syncope?
Which factor should not be overlooked when considering the significance of syncope?
What is the main limitation of using troponin concentration alone in diagnosing congestive heart failure?
What is the main limitation of using troponin concentration alone in diagnosing congestive heart failure?
What can echocardiogram assess in animals with heart disease?
What can echocardiogram assess in animals with heart disease?
Why is it important to differentiate between syncope and seizure in collapsing events?
Why is it important to differentiate between syncope and seizure in collapsing events?
What is a common challenge in diagnosing arrhythmias in animals with syncope?
What is a common challenge in diagnosing arrhythmias in animals with syncope?
Why are boxers mentioned as being at risk in the context of the text?
Why are boxers mentioned as being at risk in the context of the text?
What key diagnostic method should be considered for assessing heart rhythm in animals that present with collapsing or 'seizure-like' events?
What key diagnostic method should be considered for assessing heart rhythm in animals that present with collapsing or 'seizure-like' events?
Which condition is characterized by inappropriate pauses due to disease of the SA node?
Which condition is characterized by inappropriate pauses due to disease of the SA node?
What is the definitive treatment for atropine-responsive sinus node dysfunction?
What is the definitive treatment for atropine-responsive sinus node dysfunction?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with cardiogenic syncope due to left-sided heart disease?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with cardiogenic syncope due to left-sided heart disease?
What is the primary pharmacological approach for treating cardiogenic syncope related to right-sided heart disease?
What is the primary pharmacological approach for treating cardiogenic syncope related to right-sided heart disease?
Which type of lesion requires pericardiocentesis if tamponade is present?
Which type of lesion requires pericardiocentesis if tamponade is present?
What physiological response results from reduced oxygen content to RBCs bypassing the lungs?
What physiological response results from reduced oxygen content to RBCs bypassing the lungs?
Which condition involves a decrease in the pressure within the pulmonary vascular tree?
Which condition involves a decrease in the pressure within the pulmonary vascular tree?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary hypertension?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary hypertension?
What is characteristic of cardiogenic syncope due to right-sided heart disease and could potentially lead to decreased systemic cardiac output?
What is characteristic of cardiogenic syncope due to right-sided heart disease and could potentially lead to decreased systemic cardiac output?
What is considered as a primary treatment for reverse PDA?
What is considered as a primary treatment for reverse PDA?
What is the underlying mechanism of syncope triggered by coughing?
What is the underlying mechanism of syncope triggered by coughing?
Which breed of dogs is more likely to experience vasovagal syncope?
Which breed of dogs is more likely to experience vasovagal syncope?
How does vasovagal syncope differ from tussive syncope?
How does vasovagal syncope differ from tussive syncope?
What is the key management approach for situational syncope?
What is the key management approach for situational syncope?
What is a characteristic feature of vasovagal syncope in dogs?
What is a characteristic feature of vasovagal syncope in dogs?
