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Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which blood flows between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart.Some flow is a normal condition both pre-birth and immediately post-birth via the foramen ovale; however, when this does not naturally close after birth it is referred to as a patent (open) foramen ovale (PFO).
Eisenmenger syndrome or Eisenmenger's syndrome is defined as the process in which a long-standing left-to-right cardiac shunt caused by a congenital heart defect (typically by a ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, or less commonly, patent ductus arteriosus) causes pulmonary hypertension [1] [2] and eventual reversal of the shunt into a cyanotic right-to-left shunt.
Pulmonary hypertension* is high pressure in the pulmonary artery. In dogs it can be caused by heartworm disease, pulmonary thromboembolism, or chronic hypoxemia (low oxygen). It can result in right-sided heart disease (cor pulmonale). Signs include difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and exercise intolerance. [49]
Hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count syndrome HeV Infection Hendra virus infection HF Heart failure: HFA High-functioning autism: HFMD Hand, foot, and mouth disease: HFRS Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome: HI Hearing impaired: HiB disease Haemophilus influenzae type B disease: HIBM Hereditary inclusion body ...
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has said that even though there is no vaccine for this unknown illness, maintaining your dog’s overall health can support their immune systems.
high-altitude pulmonary edema: HAV: hepatitis A virus Hb: hemoglobin: HB: heart block: Hb% hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter HbA: hemoglobin A (commonest type of hemoglobin) HbA1c: glycated hemoglobin (used as a measure of diabetes control) HBD: has been drinking HbF: fetal hemoglobin: HBO: hyperbaric oxygen: HBP: high blood ...
Callahan Molnar also noted that Beacon’s contribution to his teammates’ mental health is backed by research: “Science shows petting a dog or even watching someone pet a dog, can lower blood ...
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