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Pericardial disease

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Uncommon in cats and dogs

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Pericardial disease

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Can lead to an effusion in the pericardial sac, the sac is inelastic meaning fluid accumulation reduces the space for cardiac expansion. Known as a pericardial tamponade (abdnormal pressure on the body)

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Symptoms of pericardial disease

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-Ascities -muffled heart sounds

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Treatment of Pericardial disease

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Aspiration of fluid

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the serious lining of the pericardial sac as a result of bacterial infection

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Haemorrhage

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Secondary to tumour of the heart (haemangiosarcomas) though can be idiopathic in German Sheppard

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Normal ranges

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Dog 70-140

Cat 100-200

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Symptoms of congestive heart failure

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-Tachycardia -weak pulses -lethargy -exercise intolerance -cyanotic muscous membranes -ascites -hepatomegaly (big liver) -weight loss

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Left sided heart failure

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  • Causes a back pressure of fluid on the lungs

- Typically results in pulmonary oedema and congestion

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Clinical signs of left sided heart failure

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-Dyspnoea -Coughing -Tachypnoea -Exercise intolerance -Fatigue -Lethargy -Tachycardia -Weak pulses -Murmur -Dysrhythmia

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Right sided heart failure

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-Causes a back flow into the vena cava

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Right sided heart failure

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Typically results in congestion of the liver and spleen

-Hepatomegaly -Splenomegaly -Ascities -Jugular pulse and ventral oedema