Fig. 6From: Cardiopulmonary and inflammatory biomarkers in heartworm diseaseMacroscopic aspect of the lung of a dog that has chronic infection with heartworms. Thoracic radiographs were compatible with pulmonary thromboembolism. D-dimer analysis showed pathological concentrations. Despite efforts, the dog did not survive. Necropsy revealed presence of four to five adult parasitesBack to article page