«When examining an overweight pet, it may be more challenging to detect abnormalities in the abdomen and to
hear abnormal heart or lung sounds,» said Dr. Diane Dereszynski, SAGE Redwood City.
A stethoscope placed on the left side of the pets chest just behind the elbow allows the person listening to
hear abnormal heart rhythms as well as abnormal sounds of blood whooshing through overly distended heart valves.
Not exact matches
A murmur (an
abnormal heart sound due to
abnormal blood flow) is
heard but there are no visible signs of
heart failure
This
abnormal motion of the mitral valve partially obstructs the outflow of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta, resulting in a
heart murmur which can be
heard by your veterinarian with a stethoscope during your pet's physical examination.
Listen to your pet's
heart — Early signs of cardiac disease such as
heart murmurs and
abnormal heart beat patterns known as arrhythmias can be
heard through a stethoscope.
Listen to the
heart — Early signs of cardiac disease such as
heart murmurs and
abnormal heart beat patterns known as arrhythmias can be
heard through a stethoscope.
Due to this
abnormal flow, a special type of
heart sound called a continuous
heart murmur can be
heard by a veterinarian.
A
heart murmur is an
abnormal heart sound that is
heard when listening to the
heart with a stethoscope.
If the vet
hears anything
abnormal, he or she may then decide to take x-rays of the chest and / or an electrocardiogram (a printout showing how the
heart beats) to further assess
heart and lung function.
Has your veterinarian
heard an
abnormal sound when listening to your pet's
heart?
Murmurs are
abnormal vibrations that your Veterinarian can
hear when listening to your pet's
heart.
A
heart murmur is an
abnormal sound that a veterinarian
hears when listening to the pet's
heart through a stethoscope during a physical exam.
A
heart murmur is one of several types of
abnormal heard when listening to your pet's
heart with a stethoscope.
A
heart murmur is one of several types of
abnormal sounds your veterinarian can
hear when listening to your pet's
heart with a stethoscope.
A
heart murmur is an
abnormal sound
heard on physical exam with a stethoscope, which develops when blood flow in the
heart or great vessels is turbulent.
Radiographs (xrays) may be advised if changes are noted in
heart rate or rhythm or if a murmur (
abnormal heart sound) is
heard.
Listening to the
heart and lungs will determine whether
abnormal respiratory sounds are
heard during inhalation or exhalation.
This can make it really difficult to
hear the news that your beloved canine has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, arthritis,
abnormal heart rhythms or other signs of less than ideal health.