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~~Cardiovascular disease may be primary or secondary.~~

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~~'''Aetiology'''~~

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*Infectious

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*Parasitic

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*Congenital

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*Nutritional (e.g. calcification of large vessels)

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~~'''Clinical signs'''~~

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Clinical signs of cardiovascular disease are usually non-specific such as anorexia and weight loss. Signs such as swelling in the area of the heart, peripheral oedema and ascites warrant investigation of the cardiovascular system.

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~~'''Diagnosis'''~~

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*History

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*[[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]], especially auscultation

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*Blood culture

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*Radiography

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*Ultrasound

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*Doppler flow detector

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*Electrocardiography though interpretation may be a problem

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*Necropsy

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~~'''Treatment'''~~

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*Supportive treatment

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*Antimicrobial if infectious

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*Correction of [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]]

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