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Cardiovascular disease may be primary or secondary.
 
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'''Aetiology'''
 
*Infectious
 
*Parasitic
 
*Congenital
 
*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
 
*Necropsy
 
 
'''Treatment'''
 
*Supportive treatment
 
*Antimicrobial if infectious
 
*Correction of [[Lizard Husbandry Requirements|husbandry]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 28 October 2011