Phrases with «caval syndrome»

"Caval syndrome" refers to a condition in which a dog's heart becomes damaged due to a severe parasite infection. This can happen when worms called heartworms gather together and block the main blood vessel returning blood to the heart. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Full definition

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Adult heartworms can be seen in the vena cava of dogs with caval syndrome using these more advanced diagnostic protocols. (petwave.com)
You dog can suffer from a condition called caval syndrome, in which large numbers of heartworms invade the right side of the heart and block blood flow. (barbaraspetcareservices.com)
In caval syndrome cases (class IV), surgical removal of worms from the right atrium and orifice of the tricuspid valve is necessary to save the life of the dog. (forpetssakeveterinarycenter.com)
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