cardiac shunt
a pattern of blood flow in the heart that deviates from the normal circuit of the circulatory system
syncope
Passing out", loss of consciousness or fainting
Pro-BNP
Brain Natriuretic Peptide; a blood test that measures levels of a protein called BNP that is made by your heart and blood vessels. BNP levels are higher than normal when you have heart failure.
ANP test
stands for atrial natriuretic peptide; is similar to BNP but it is made in a different part of the heart. Metabolic panel to check for kidney disease, which has similar symptoms to heart failure. Complete blood count to check for anemia or other blood disorders
Troponin test
measure levels to indicate death of myocardial cells
hypovolemia
decreased blood volume
hypertrophy
increase in cell size
ECG
electrocardiogram
Furosemide (Lasix)
Diuretic; water retention
Pimobendin (Vetmedin)
used to treat congestive heart failure in dogs has vasodilating effects; aids in heart contraction
myocarditis
inflammation of the heart muscle
enalipril
potent vasodilator (helps BP) dilates vessels coming in and out of the heart
cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle, the myocardium
anemia
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
thromboembolism
blockage of a vessel (embolism) caused by a clot that has broken off from where it formed
stenosis
abnormal narrowing
Regurgitation (heart)
Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition in which the heart's mitral valve doesn't close tightly, which allows blood to flow backward in the heart.Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, lightheadedness, and a rapid, fluttering heartbeat.
arrthythmia
irregular heart beat
Adulticide
Drugs that kill adult parasites, especially heartworms.
Propanolol
beta blocker, affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)