September 2004
Signalment Species
| Species | Feline |
| Breed | Domestic Long Hair |
| Sex | Female Spayed |
| Age | 7 years |
Presenting Complaint
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One month duration intermittent coughing, two day duration of vomiting, lethargic, and anorexic.
Physical Examination
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Temperature= 101.3 F
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Heart Rate= >200 bpm
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Respiratory Rate= 54 bpm
-pale mucous membranes, muffled heart sounds
Diagnostic Plan
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CBC/Chemistry – within normal limits
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Thoracic radiographs – What are your radiographic findings and impressions?
Figure 1: Left Lateral Radiograph.
Figure 2: Ventrodorsal Radiograph.