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Quiz: DCM – What Ultrasound Can Tell Us: 20-753435
Quiz: DCM – What Ultrasound Can Tell Us: 20-753435
20-753435
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Which of these statements is correct
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There exist different types of primary DCM (Type I, Type II, Mixed type)
DCM can be primary (genetic) or secondary
DCM does not exist in dogs
Which of the following breeds is predisposed to DCM?
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Doberman Pinscher
Great Dane
Chihuahua
DCM is characterized by
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Decreased systolic function and increased sphericity of the left ventricle
Increased left ventricular wall thickness
Increased right ventricular wall thickness
Possible causes of secondary DCM are
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Hypothyroidism
Long episodes of severe tachycardia (Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy)
Addison’s
If 5 VPCs are identified on a routine echocardiogram in a Doberman Pinscher
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It is strongly recommended to perform a Holter-ECG-recording
They can be considered completely harmless, no further workup is required
Doberman Cardiomyopathy (DCM) has to be taken into consideration
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