Pericardial effusion and pericardiocentesis in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus).
A three-year-old, female guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) presented for acute dyspnea and weakness. Radiographs and echocardiography were consistent with a diagnosis of pericardial effusion and heart failure secondary to cardiac tamponade. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis was performed, and clinical signs rapidly improved. Serial echocardiography and radiographs demonstrated normalization of cardiac function over the subsequent six months.
Dzyban
L A
LA
Puget Sound Pet Pavillion, Tacoma, Washington 98409, USA.
Garrod
L A
LA
Besso
J G
JG
D000818:Animals; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000662:veterinary*; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D020519:Pericardiocentesis / Q000662:veterinary*