Congestion of the lungs and fluid accumulation are common. Fluid can also build up in the abdomen and around the lungs, if the right side of the heart is also involved. Congestion and fluid buildup indicate heart failure. Dogs with DCM-induced heart failure often have left-sided congestive failure.
Medical Definition of COLLATERAL CIRCULATION. : circulation of blood established through enlargement of minor vessels and anastomosis of vessels with those of adjacent parts when a major vein or artery is functionally impaired (as by obstruction); also: the modified vessels through which such circulation occurs.edical Definition of COLLATERAL CIRCULATION. : circulation of blood established through enlargement of minor vessels and anastomosis of vessels with those of adjacent parts when a major vein or artery is functionally impaired (as by obstruction); also: the modified vessels through which such circulation occurs.
1. an anastomosis connecting the end of an artery and that of some other vessel, either directly or with a synthetic graft. 2. anastomosis of two sections of colon, such as with partial colectomy or when an ileostomy is closed.end-to-side anastomosis an anastomosis connecting the end of one vessel with the side of a larger one. heterocladic anastomosis one between branches of different arteries.nd-to-end anastomosis. 1. one connecting the end of an artery and that of some other vessel. 2. anastomosis of two sections of colon, as with partial colectomy or closure of an ileostomy. end-to-side anastomosis an anastomosis connecting the end of one vessel with the side of a larger one.