Changes

*modified transudates seen secondary to neoplasia, lung lobe torsion or diaphragmatic hernia;  

*modified transudates seen secondary to neoplasia, lung lobe torsion or diaphragmatic hernia;  

*haemothorax – seen in viral haemorrhagic disease, coagulopathies or trauma.

*haemothorax – seen in viral haemorrhagic disease, coagulopathies or trauma.

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|l1=Congestive Heart Failure - Rabbit

|q2= Based on the radiographic findings, what immediate treatment would you consider?

|q2= Based on the radiographic findings, what immediate treatment would you consider?

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*Sedation is often not required in debilitated animals, although diazepam (0.5–1 mg/kg i/v or i/m) or midazolam (1–2 mg/kg i/v or i/m) may be used if necessary. <br><br>

*Sedation is often not required in debilitated animals, although diazepam (0.5–1 mg/kg i/v or i/m) or midazolam (1–2 mg/kg i/v or i/m) may be used if necessary. <br><br>

In this case 20 ml of a serosanguinous fluid was obtained from both left and right sides of the chest. It was found to be a modified transudate with a protein of 22.4 g/l (2.4 g/dl) (ref: 25–30 g/l [2.5–3 g/dl]) and a nucleated cell count of 2 × 109/l (2000/μl) (ref: 1–7 × 109/l [1000–7000/μl]). No organisms were cultured.

In this case 20 ml of a serosanguinous fluid was obtained from both left and right sides of the chest. It was found to be a modified transudate with a protein of 22.4 g/l (2.4 g/dl) (ref: 25–30 g/l [2.5–3 g/dl]) and a nucleated cell count of 2 × 109/l (2000/μl) (ref: 1–7 × 109/l [1000–7000/μl]). No organisms were cultured.

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|l2=Modified Transudate

|q3=What further diagnostic tests might be helpful?

|q3=What further diagnostic tests might be helpful?

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#Echocardiography should be carried out to characterize any cardiac disease further.  

#Echocardiography should be carried out to characterize any cardiac disease further.  

#Electrocardiography, blood pressure measurement and routine blood tests are useful in reaching a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

#Electrocardiography, blood pressure measurement and routine blood tests are useful in reaching a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

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|l3=Congestive Heart Failure - Rabbit

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