Related Experiment Videos
Ancillary tests of the cardiovascular and lymphatic system
D L Step1, S M McGuirk, R J Callan
1Pitman Moore, Mundelein, Illinois.
Insights
Diagnosing cardiovascular or lymphatic diseases in food animals requires specific tests beyond general clinical signs. This review details various diagnostic procedures for accurate assessment and treatment monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Physiology
Background:
- Clinical signs of cardiovascular or lymphatic diseases in food animals are often non-specific.
- Symptoms like edema, cardiac murmur, or cyanosis necessitate further diagnostic evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the indications, methodology, and interpretation of diagnostic tests for food animal cardiovascular and lymphatic diseases.
- To provide a comprehensive guide for veterinarians investigating these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic techniques including electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and lymph node biopsy.
- Description of arterial blood gas analysis, pericardiocentesis, and cardiac catheterization.
- Inclusion of indirect blood pressure determination and other relevant tests.
Main Results:
- Detailed explanations of how each diagnostic test aids in identifying cardiovascular or lymphatic abnormalities.
- Guidance on interpreting results for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment assessment.
- Emphasis on the importance of specific investigations for definitive diagnoses.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis and management of cardiovascular and lymphatic diseases in food animals rely on specific diagnostic procedures.
- This article serves as a resource for veterinarians utilizing these tests effectively.
- Appropriate use of these diagnostic tools is crucial for animal health and welfare.
Abstract:
Clinical signs of cardiovascular or lymphatic disease may not be specific. Even such signs as edema, cardiac murmur, or cyanosis require further investigation to make a final diagnosis, determine prognosis, or assess treatment response. This article describes indications, description, and interpretation of the electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram, arterial blood gases, pericardiocentesis, cardiac catheterization, lymph node aspirate or biopsy, indirect blood pressure determination, and other tests associated with the investigation of cardiovascular or lymphatic disease of food animals.