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

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~~'''Aetiology''' - it may be infectious, parasitic, congenital or nutritional (e.g. calcification of large vessels)~~

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'''Clinical signs''' - 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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*[[Lizard Necropsy|Necropsy]]

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~~'''Treatment''' - Includes supportive treatment, antimicrobial if infectious, and correction of [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]].~~

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