Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute fatal pericardial effusion induced by accidental ingestion of cigarette butts in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Kim, Jung-Hyun & Lim, Jae-Hyun
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine · South Korea
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A dog was referred for collapse and tachypnea after ingesting cigarette butts. Thoracic radiography and echocardiography indicated pericardial effusion, and an electrocardiogram showed tachycardia, variable QRS complexes, and ventricular premature complexes. This is the first description of fatal pericardial effusion associated with cigarette butt ingestion in a veterinary patient.
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