Key result
Renal disease is linked to pericardial lesions in ~7% of necropsied dogs.
Why the study?
The association between renal disease and pericardial effusion in dogs was not well characterized.
Population
A young dog with renal disease and necropsy review of 150 dogs with renal disease
Design
Case report and necropsy record review
Authors
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Renal disease may cause effusive pericarditis and tamponade in dogs; leaves open prevalence and clinical relevance in prospective cohorts.
Uremic syndrome may be a cause of effusive pericarditis in dogs with renal disease.
Madewell et al. (1975) studied this question. Renal disease was associated with pericardial lesions in 11 of 150 dogs reviewed at necropsy, with uremic syndrome identified as the likely cause of effusive pericarditis in a case study.
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