6-Title: Pericardial catheterization for the management of pericardial effusion in cattle
Authors: Muthamizhselvan P, Premalatha N, Saravanan M, Satheshkumar S, Tamilmahan P, Venkatesan M, Jayalashmi K and Veeraselvam M
Source: Ruminant Science (2024)-13(1):39-46.

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How to cite this manuscript: Muthamizhselvan P, Premalatha N, Saravanan M, Satheshkumar S, Tamilmahan P, Venkatesan M, Jayalashmi K and Veeraselvam M (2024). Pericardial catheterization for the management of pericardial effusion in cattle. Ruminant Science 13(1):39-46.
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The present study aimed to assess the usefulness of pericardial catheterization for the management of pericardial effusion in cattle. Cattle with pericardial effusion were selected based on thoracic radiography and ultrasonographic examination. Ultrasound-guided pericardial catheter (Supracath) was fixed at the 5th intercostal space. Pericardial sac was irrigated with warm saline and metronidazole. Clinical, hemato-biochemical, electrolytes, cardiac biomarker and ultrasonographic examination were performed before (day 0) and after catheterization (day 5). The mean volume of effusion was drained by pericardiocentesis (1.92±0.58 litres). There was a highly significant decrease (P<0.01) in the mean distance between the pericardium and epicardium in USG on day 3 (1.37±0.14 cm) and day 5 (1.20±0.09 cm) when compared with Day 0 (3.28±0.54cm). 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