J Vet Cardiol 2022 May 18;42:47-51. Epub 2022 May 18.
AniCura Specialistisch Verwijscentrum Haaglanden, Frijdastraat 20a, Rijswijk, 2288 EZ, the Netherlands; Veterinaire Specialisten Vught, Reutsedijk 8a, Vught, 5264 PC, the Netherlands.
A 2-year-old 33 kg female castrated Labrador Retriever was referred for exercise intolerance, hyporexia, and abdominal distention. Point-of-care ultrasound revealed ascites, hepatic congestion, severe pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis was performed, and the chylous nature of the fluid was confirmed by cytology, triglyceride, and cholesterol measurements. Read More