Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXX, Issue 2
Written by Maria Beatrice PUSTA (CRISTESCU), Alice Mihaela ISTRATE (RĂDULESCU), Lucian IONIŢĂ
The aim of this systematic review is to present the clinical examination of the cardiovascular system in dogs and cats.The heart is an organ deeply interconnected with the hemodynamic of the entire body. Anamnesis and physical examination allow early diagnosis of heart disease. The stages of the examination are represented by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and thermometry. This can establish the treatment schedule, prolonging the patient's life and improving its quality. Important clinical changes in left congestive heart failure syndrome must be quickly and correctly identified: respiratory distress, cough, syncope, heart murmur, or gallop sound. This allows the establishment of emergency therapeutic protocol. Clinical monitoring is still important for both the clinician and the
owner. It shows the effectiveness of the action of drugs and the risk of cardiovascular decompensation, requiring
adaptation of therapy.
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