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What is the prognosis for a cat with congestive heart failure who has fluid in te abdomen and lungs?
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∙ 16y ago
I am sorry to say medically speaking (I am not a vet, but have done the research) that your cat has a very serious problem which will eventually lead to the demise of your pet. However, some pets are miracles in themselves when it comes to having a zest for life and love for their owner and have shocked vets by living much longer than anticipated. Have quality of time with your pet and be in good contact with your vet to be sure of what your cat's condition is from week-to-week or at least every 10 days.
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What are symptoms of right sided congestive heart failure?
Right sided heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure. The right side loses it's pumping function and the blood backs up in other areas causing congestion. Congestion affects the liver, the GI tract and the limbs.
Can septic shock be seen with severe congestive heart failure?
yes, should provide fluid bolus
Why does congestive heart failure cause your dog to pant?
fluid can build up in and around his lungs making it hard for him to breathe
Fluid from heart failure first appears in what organ in the abdomen?
In the abdomen, the liver swells first, then it and other abdominal organs start to leak.
What does it mean to have fluid in your lungs?
If one has fluid in their lungs it probably means they have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a problem in which the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs.
What are symptoms for congestive heart disease?
Congestive heart failure causes a build-up of fluid in the body, resulting in swollen ankles, a swollen and possibly painful abdomen, and shortness of breath when there is fluid build-up in the lungs.
What are symptoms of right sided congestive heart failure?
Right sided heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure. The right side loses it's pumping function and the blood backs up in other areas causing congestion. Congestion affects the liver, the GI tract and the limbs.
Can septic shock be seen with severe congestive heart failure?
yes, should provide fluid bolus
Are congestive heart failure and diastolic heart failure the same?
Congestive heart failure is a buildup of fluid due to a failure of the heart to maintain a normal forward flow. It is a pump problem. Symptoms my include swelling of the soft tissues of the extremities, particularly the lower extremities, shortness of breath from buildup of fluid in the lungs, inability to lie down due to shortness of breath, decreased appetite, and exercise intolerance.An enlarged heart may be seen on chest xray in a patient with congestive heart failure, but other conditions may cause an enlarged heart as well, including chronic hypertension.
What do you predict if a patient with congeative heart failure of left venticular origin only were to retain fluid excessively?
Hi:I found this link which talks about congestive heart failure. It doesnt give direct answer for your question but it gives overall knowledge about CHF.http://www.heart-attacksymptoms.com/congestive-heart-failure
Why does congestive heart failure cause your dog to pant?
fluid can build up in and around his lungs making it hard for him to breathe
What are the symptoms of congestive heart disease?
Symptoms of congestive heart disease include severe tiredness, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain due to fluid building in the legs and abdomen and chest pain with persistent coughing.
Fluid from heart failure first appears in what organ in the abdomen?
In the abdomen, the liver swells first, then it and other abdominal organs start to leak.
What does it mean to have fluid in your lungs?
If one has fluid in their lungs it probably means they have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a problem in which the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs.
What are symptoms of congestive heart failure?
Some of the symptoms of congestive heart failure are: Pulmonary edema, sacral edema or lower limb edema, breathlessness when lying flat, difficulty in breathing and increase blood pressure. for more info, click on the link provided. Note: Edema refers to fluid retention or accumulation of fluid; Pulmonary refers to the lungs.
How can you get rid of excess fluid in a congestive heart failure patient?
Either remove it manually by surgery or give this patient diuretics in addition to the prescription your doc may prescribe.
Is dropsy painful?
No."Dropsy" is an old term for what we now call congestive heart failure. Fluid back up into the lungs causing swelling of the legs and shortness of breath.
