ACVIM case studies
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The ACVIM is the international certifying organization for veterinary specialists in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology and small animal internal medicine, with over 3,000 members worldwide. Its board certification pathway is aimed at veterinarians who have completed approved residency training and are preparing to be credentialed as Diplomates in one of those six specialties. The ACVIM case studies are 5 cases and about 2,919 words.
1Weak Calf with Paradoxical Aciduria and a Cardiac Murmur
A 3-day-old Holstein heifer calf is presented recumbent and depressed after a difficult assisted delivery. Rectal temperature 38.1 C, heart rate 140/min, respiratory rate 50/min.
581 words, about 3 min2Collapsing Older Dog with Episodic Hindlimb Weakness
A 9-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever is presented for three episodes of hindlimb weakness over 2 weeks, each lasting 5-15 minutes, during which she is conscious and appears 'drunk' in the rear. Between episodes she is normal.
535 words, about 3 min3Post-Parturient Cow with Hypocalcemia Unresponsive to Calcium
A 6-year-old Holstein cow, 24 hours post-calving, is recumbent and unable to rise. She was treated by the farm with two bottles of oral calcium propionate and one IV bottle of calcium borogluconate without improvement.
602 words, about 3 min4Vomiting Cat with a Pancreatic Mass and a Heart Murmur
An 11-year-old domestic shorthair cat is presented for 3 weeks of intermittent vomiting and weight loss (0.8 kg). Physical exam: body condition score 3/9, heart rate 180/min, grade 3/6 parasternal systolic murmur, respiratory rate 32/min with mild increased bronchovesicular sounds.
585 words, about 3 min5Ataxic Young Horse with a Neck Lesion and a Heart Murmur
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred colt is presented for a 3-week history of progressive hindlimb ataxia and a 'wobbly' gait, worse when the head is raised. He is bright and eating.
616 words, about 3 min