Management of Acute Congestive Heart Failure in the Dog
Dr Philip Judge
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Dr Philip Judge
BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Clin Stud MACVSc (Vet. Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs)
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Management of Acute Congestive Heart Failure in the Dog
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Acute congestive heart failure is a serious, life-threatening presentation that can be challenging to treat. It not only requires clinicians to be able to accurately diagnose the condition, but also to begin appropriate treatment promptly in order to secure the best possible outcome for the patient.
Join renowned veterinary emergency clinician, Dr. Philip Judge, as he presents the latest in evidence-based treatment for these critically ill patients, that will help you stabilise and manage this life-threatening condition – and how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to complications!
Common questions regarding the management of acute heart failure, that will be addressed:
1. What’s the optimum dose of furosemide to give my patient with acute severe congestive heart failure?
2. How frequently should I give furosemide to the decompensating heart failure patient?
3. What are the best vasodilators to use in the acute heart failure patient?
4. Are positive inotropes of any value in the management of acute heart failure?
5. What is the prognosis for the patient with acute severe congestive heart failure?
6. Are there any prognostic indicators for survival in the acute heart failure patient?
7. How should I manage arrhythmias in the acute heart failure patient?
Get answer to these questions and more, in our FREE upcoming webinar on management of acute congestive heart failure in the dog!
