Abstract
Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome that is commonly encountered in small animal practice. It is characterised by the accumulation of fluid as a result of severe heart disease. This fluid accumulation manifests as pulmonary oedema in left-sided CHF and as cavitary
effusions (pleural, pericardial and ascites) in right-sided CHF. The clinical consequences of both CHF itself and its medical management can have a significant impact on a patient’s welfare; appropriate monitoring is therefore crucial to maintaining a good quality of life.
Aim of the article: This article reviews the goals of monitoring CHF and discusses the methods available in veterinary practice.
effusions (pleural, pericardial and ascites) in right-sided CHF. The clinical consequences of both CHF itself and its medical management can have a significant impact on a patient’s welfare; appropriate monitoring is therefore crucial to maintaining a good quality of life.
Aim of the article: This article reviews the goals of monitoring CHF and discusses the methods available in veterinary practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 14-21 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | In Practice |
| Volume | 42 |
| Early online date | 29 May 2020 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Jun 2020 |