Pericardial effusion is a fairly common acquired heart disease in dogs, and prevalence has been reported to be 0.43% (or 1 dog per 233 cases) of dogs presenting to a referral veterinary hospital, and accounts for approximately 7% of dogs with clinical signs of cardiac disease. 31 окт. 2009 г.
Can dogs survive pericardial effusion?
The prognosis for dogs with pericardial effusion varies greatly, depending on the underlying cause. Congenital PPDH generally has a favorable prognosis. The prognosis for dogs with pericardial effusion secondary to hemangiosarcoma is generally poor, with the average duration of survival reportedly being 1 to 3 months.
Is pericardial effusion serious in dogs?
In severe cases, especially with an acute onset of disease, pericardial effusion may cause sudden collapse and death with no prior signs.
How do dogs get pericardial effusion?
The most common causes of pericardial effusion include bleeding from a heart base, a right atrial tumor, or idiopathic (from unknown causes) inflammation. Other less common causes include bleeding disorders, bacterial or viral infections, heart failure, low blood protein levels or other ill-defined causes.
Which of the following is the most common cause of pericardial effusion in dogs 8 years of age?
The most common causes of pericardial effusion include cardiac hemangiosarcoma, idiopathic pericardial effusion, and chemodectoma.
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