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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)
 
 
'''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.
 
 
'''Diagnosis'''
 
*History
 
*[[Lizard Physical Examination|Physical examination]], especially auscultation
 
*Blood culture
 
*Radiography
 
*Ultrasound
 
*Doppler flow detector
 
*Electrocardiography though interpretation may be a problem
 
*[[Lizard Necropsy|Necropsy]]
 
 
'''Treatment''' - Includes supportive treatment, antimicrobial if infectious, and correction of [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]].
 
 
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 28 October 2011