Disease Of The Cardiovascular System p447-460

Question 1

Pericarditis has been associated with mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). What bacteria is most isolated in these cases?

A) Pseudomonas
B) E. coli
C) Actinobacillus
D) R. equi

Answer 1

C) Actinobacillus

Question 2

What are some reasons for pericarditis in both horses and cattle?

Answer 2

Septicemia, penetration of ingested foreign body, viral infections (EIA, equine influenza), neoplasia

Question 3

Other than non-specific clinical signs, of fever, anorexia, depression or weight loss, what are some chief complaints for animals with pericarditis?

Answer 3

Pulsating jugulars, peripheral edema, tachypnea, dyspnea, painful stance (cattle with elbows abducted)

Question 4

In cattle, this auscultation finding distinguishes pericarditis from cardiac neoplasia or other causes of CHF.

Answer 4

“Washing machine murmur or rub” that is created when when splashing sounds are frequently heard from the accumulation of gas and fluid in the pericardium.