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== Diagnosis ==

== Diagnosis ==

History and clinical signs may be indicative of the disease. On physical exam, the cow will elicit a grunt (pain response) when pressure is applied to the ventral abdomen. She will often be pyrexic, have increased pulses and decreased rumen sounds. The faeces may be dry and mucus covered and there will be a noticeable tachycardia. On auscultation of the heart, one may hear 'whooshing' sounds over the heart noises, indicating presence of fluid in the pericardium.

History and clinical signs may be indicative of the disease. On physical exam, the cow will elicit a grunt (pain response) when pressure is applied to the ventral abdomen. She will often be pyrexic, have increased pulses and decreased rumen sounds. The faeces may be dry and mucus covered and there will be a noticeable tachycardia. On auscultation of the heart, one may hear 'whooshing' sounds over the heart noises, indicating presence of fluid in the pericardium. 'Squeaks' may be heard also, indicating pericardial or pleural adhesions.

Blood tests may show a [[neutrophilia]] with a left shift, increased fibrinogen and increased serum total protein.  

Blood tests may show a [[neutrophilia]] with a left shift, increased fibrinogen and increased serum total protein.  

Fluid analysis of fluid from the pericardium will confirm traumatic pericarditis, by showing presence of bacteria within [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] as well as a large number of degenerate neutrophils.  

Fluid analysis of fluid from the pericardium will confirm traumatic pericarditis, by showing presence of bacteria within [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] as well as a large number of degenerate neutrophils.

== Treatment ==

== Treatment ==