Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Heartworm Research

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Heartworm Cases: A Research Insight

Welcome to the Heartworm Research Quiz brought to you by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. This quiz aims to gather insights into heartworm cases over the years and understand the severity of the conditions.

By participating, you will help us analyze:

  • The trend of heartworm cases from 2001 to 2019.
  • How severity levels have changed over the years.
  • The factors influencing treatment decisions.
12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by AnalyzingPaws123
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2001?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2004?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2007?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2010?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2013?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2016?
On an average, how many cases of heartworms have you seen in 2019?
On a average, how would you classify the severity of the cases from 2001-2010?
Class 1: No symptoms present or mild symptoms such as an occasional cough
Class 2: Mild to moderate symptoms present such as occasional cough or quick tiredness
Class 3: More severe symptoms, trouble breathing, signs of heart failure.
Class 4: Known as Caval Syndrome. The level of blood flowing back to the heart is restricted due to the blockage of worms.
On a average, how would you classify the severity of the cases from 2010-2019?
Class 1: No symptoms present or mild symptoms such as an occasional cough
Class 2: Mild to moderate symptoms present such as occasional cough or quick tiredness
Class 3: More severe symptoms, trouble breathing, signs of heart failure.
Class 4: Known as Caval Syndrome. The level of blood flowing back to the heart is restricted due to the blockage of worms.
In your medical opinion would you say that the number of heartworm cases has been on a rise?
Agree
Disagree
Are you familiar with manual heart worm extraction for patients diagnosed with Class 4: Caval Syndrome
Familiar
Somewhat Familiar
Not familiar
Select which boxes in your opinion which factors are taken in account for the optimal candidate for Catheter Guided Percutaneous heartworm extraction?
Age
Current blood work
Average level of Activity
External conditions such as the environment
Underlying health issues that affect blood circulation
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