Systemic approach - Thorax - Cardiac
3 important questions on Systemic approach - Thorax - Cardiac
What is the first step of cardiac examination in dogs and cats?
1. Determine heart rate and rhythm
2. Determine abnormal extra heart sounds (murmurs, gallops)
3. Detect decreased or absent heart sounds (pericardial effusion, pleural effusion)
2. Determine abnormal extra heart sounds (murmurs, gallops)
3. Detect decreased or absent heart sounds (pericardial effusion, pleural effusion)
Where do we check in the left thorax in dogs and cats?
We check the left base (3rd IC below armpit) for aortic and pulmonary valve. We also check the left apex (5th IC) for the mitral valve
Where do we check in the right thorax in dogs and cats?
We check the right base (5th IC) for tricuspid valve. We also check the right sternum (5th IC, ventral) to hear any ventricular septal defect
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