In humans, this is essentially a surgical disease with surgery being a treatment of choice however due to the limitations in the veterinary field as mentioned above, medical
management of congestive heart failure is still the mainstay of treating the condition in dogs.
Goodwin specializes in congenital cardiac disease (birth defects), pulmonary hypertension, feline myocardial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and personalized
management of congestive heart failure.
Currently, there are active research programs involving
management of congestive heart failure, myxomatous mitral valve disease, feline cardiomyopathy, thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy, pacemaker therapy, and correction of congenital cardiac disease.
Her research interests include
management of congestive heart failure with particular interest in the renin - angiotensin - aldosterone system as well as advanced cardiac imaging.
Not exact matches
Special interests in cardiology include
management of all stages
of congestive heart failure, degenerative mitral valve disease, echocardiography, and congenital
heart disease.
Dr. Mueller's clinical interests include complex congenital
heart disease and the
management of acquired cardiac disease and
congestive heart failure.
There is very weak veterinary clinical and experimental evidence based upon a limited number
of studies to indicate that adding transdermal nitroglycerine to other therapies used for
management of left - sided
congestive heart failure in dogs speeds the resolution
of clinical signs.
Vetmedin is used for the
management of mild, moderate, or severe
congestive heart failure due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Vetmedin is used in dogs 6 months
of age or older for the
management of mild, moderate, or severe
congestive heart failure due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Management of these cases involve treating the secondary
congestive heart failure.
Dr. Anderson's clinical interests include the
management of cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and
congestive heart failure, as well as interventional cardiology for pets with congenital
heart disease.
Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety
of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's,
congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal
failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team
of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence
of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety
of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms
of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment
of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain
management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity