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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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