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Module 1: About canine heart disease
Module 1
Prevalence of heart disease
Types of heart disease
Progression of heart disease
Common signs of heart failure
Review
Module 2: Diagnosis of canine heart failure
Module 2
Signalment
Clinical history
Physical examination
Cardiac and pulmonary auscultation
Thoracic radiographs
Other diagnostic tests
Review
Module 3: Treatment of canine heart failure
Module 3
Goals of therapy
Rationale for medications
Types of medications
Review
Heart2Heart Canine Cardiology Learning Tool
10 August 2015
Module 3
Goals of therapy
Rationale for medications
Types of medications
Review
Types of medications
The following classes of medications are effective in treating heart failure.
Diuretics
Reduce fluid overload
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Dilate blood vessels
Dual-acting inodilators — VETMEDIN
®
Dilate blood vessels
Improve cardiac output
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