Key result
Pericardial drainage or pericardectomy yields ~50% recovery in dogs with idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage.
Why the study?
The clinical and radiological characteristics and treatment outcomes of idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage in dogs were not well described.
Population
14 dogs with idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage
Comparison
Pericardial drainage, pericardectomy, or conservative treatment
Design
Case series
Authors
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May support drainage or pericardectomy in canine idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage; leaves open optimal management from limited case series.
Case Report (n=14)
Pericardial drainage or pericardectomy can be successful treatments for idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage in dogs, though relapses and mortality remain significant.
Gibbs et al. (1982) conducted a case report in Idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage (n=14). Pericardial drainage or pericardectomy vs. Conservative treatment was evaluated on Recovery or death. Among 14 dogs with idiopathic pericardial haemorrhage, 7 recovered following pericardial drainage or pericardectomy, while 6 died or were destroyed and 1 died of relapse after conservative treatment.
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