Studies on the Treatment of Traumatic Pericarditis

Investigation of the Severity and Diagnosis on the Basis of the Course of Disease

Abstract

Since 1951 the senior author has treated successfully seven cows of the indigenous Japanese breed suffering from traumatic pericarditis. From these results, the authors are convinced of the following points.
1. An increase in the heart beat and venous blood pressure is noticed in every case of traumatic pericarditis. By means of Miyazawa's simplified method for measuring the pressure of the venous blood, an early accurate diagnosis can be made with great ease.
2. The thorax can be opened without peril by removing ribs under normal pressure in a diseased cow restrained in the standing position. Then the pericardium can be cleaned thoroughly under direct vision.
3. Many affected cows can be prevented from fatal termination, if an early diagnosis is made on them.