Lizard Cardiovascular Disease


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
  • Physical examination, especially auscultation
  • Blood culture
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Doppler flow detector
  • Electrocardiography though interpretation may be a problem
  • Necropsy

Treatment - Includes supportive treatment, antimicrobial if infectious, and correction of husbandry.

Literature Search

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Lizard Cardiovascular Disease publications