Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis can be successfully performed in a guinea pig to treat cardiac tamponade and restore cardiac function.
Supports feasibility of ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis for tamponade in guinea pigs; leaves open generalizability to other exotic species.
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.
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