Pericardial Pathology Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Name three congenital abnormalities of the peritoneal sac.	Peritoneo-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia Pericardial cysts Partial or complete absence of pericardial sac		Link to Article
Name three types of pericardial effusion	Hydropericardium: serous transudate Haemopericardium: whole blood Haemorrhagic effusion		Link to Article
Name three potential causes of haemopericardium.	Trauma E.g. RTA Uraemia in dogs with renal failure Congenital		Link to Article
Name the two main types of Pericarditis.	Fibrinous pericarditis Suppurative pericarditis		Link to Article
Name the most common cause of suppurative pericarditis in cattle.	Traumatic reticuloperitonitis or "wires".		Link to Article