Pericardial effusion associated with systemic inflammatory disease in seven dogs (January 2006 – January 2012)

Covey, H L; Connolly, D J

Abstract

Pericardial effusion (PE) is reported in dogs as a consequence of neoplasia, primary cardiac disease or as an idiopathic condition. We describe seven dogs with systemic inflammatory disease, PE without tamponade and increased cardiac troponin I concentrations. Echocardiographic findings and adjunctive testing did not identify other known causes of PE. Resolution of the PE was documented in five of seven dogs in which follow-up echocardiography was performed, often after anti-inflammatory therapy. Resolution of PE was associated with normalisation of cardiac troponin I levels. Clinical signs had not recurred in six dogs with follow-up for more than 12 months and up to 7 years. These findings suggest an association between systemic inflammation and PE in dogs

Citation

Covey, H. L., & Connolly, D. J. (2018). Pericardial effusion associated with systemic inflammatory disease in seven dogs (January 2006 – January 2012). Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 20(2), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2017.11.002

• Journal Article Type: Other
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2018
• Deposit Date: Mar 6, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology
• Print ISSN: 1760-2734
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 123-128
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2017.11.002
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1387843