SA030 - Taking the Pressure out of Pericardial Effusion

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Location: South Seas D, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Anna K. McManamey, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor
PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Lafayette, IN, United States

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Moderator(s)

Marcia Harmelink, DVM

President
Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Perry, KS, United States

Pericardial effusion can range from an incidental finding to a life-threatening emergency. This session will review the common etiologies of pericardial effusion in the dog and cat as well as review the diagnostic and therapeutic options for these patients.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the most common clinical presentations of pericardial effusion in the dog and cat
List the differentials for pericardial effusion in the dog and cat
Select appropriate treatments in the emergency setting for pericardial effusion
Recommend appropriate treatment options in the setting of chronic/recurrent pericardial effusion