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11 Cards in this Set
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sensitive to pH : Acidosis increases Alkalosis decreases Rapid anaerobic collection recommended |
ionized calcium |
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84 amino acid single chain polypeptide; Highly conserved (1-34); Intact PTH; rapidly metabolisedInactive mid/carboxyl terminal fragments; Longer half-life; Excreted via kidney; Two site IRMA assaysAmino terminalCarboxy terminal |
Parathyroid hormone |
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if Post-operative hypocalcaemia1– 5 days after surgery + AnorexiaVocalisationTremorsTwitchingTetany and generalized seizures --- suspect: |
Hypoparathyroidism |
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if Humoral hypercalcaemia; Lymphoma (20–40%)Anal sac adenocarcinoma (25-50%) / Other carcinomas / Local osteolytic hypercalcaemiaMultiple myeloma (20 %)Often sicker --- suspect: |
Malignancy associated hypercalcaemia |
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if Young, female, pedigreeWaxing/waning illnessHyperkalaemiaHyponatraemiaAzotaemia, suspect |
addisons |
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if increased tCa; Hyperphosphataemia ; zotaemiaIonised Ca normal/low (< 10 % high); Progression to tertiary hyperparathyroidism --- suspect: |
Hypercalcaemia in renal disease |
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if older animal 4 – 17 years (dogs)Keeshounds / Siamese --- suspect: |
Primary hyperparathyroidism |
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Polyuria/polydipsia; Urolithiasis/UTI; Lethargy/weakness; Kidney failure |
cs hypocalcemia (dogs) |
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LethargyAnorexia Weight loss Palpable cervical nodule |
cs hypocalcemia (cats) |
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if Accidental: FoodRodenticidesDay blooming jessamine; Calcipqotriol; suspect: |
Hypervitaminosis D |
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Fluid therapy2 x MRFurosemide2 mg/kg q8hoursCalcitonin4-6 iu/kg sc every 8-24 hoursBisphosphonates |
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