Pericardial Pathology Flashcards

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Pericardial Pathology Flashcards

Question	Answer	Article
Name three congenital abnormalities of the peritoneal sac.	Peritoneo-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia Pericardial cysts Partial or complete absence of pericardial sac	Answer article
Name three types of pericardial effusion	Hydropericardium: serous transudate Haemopericardium: whole blood Haemorrhagic effusion	Answer article
Name three potential causes of hydropericardium.	Congestive heart failure Neoplasia Toxins E.g.Clostridial	Answer article
Name three potential causes of haemopericardium.	Trauma E.g. RTA Uraemia in dogs with renal failure Congenital	Answer article
Name the two main types of Pericarditis.	Fibrinous pericarditis Suppurative pericarditis	Answer article
Name the most common cause of suppurative pericarditis in cattle.	Traumatic reticuloperitonitis or "wires".	Answer article