A5010660243- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Congenital heart defects research
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
Colorado State University
2023-2025
University of California, Davis
2016-2022
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2019-2020
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
2019-2020
Hudson Institute
2020
The Ohio State University
2013-2018
Michigan State University
2009-2011
Pulmonary hypertension (PH), defined by increased pressure within the pulmonary vasculature, is a hemodynamic and pathophysiologic state present in wide variety of cardiovascular, respiratory, systemic diseases. The purpose this consensus statement to provide multidisciplinary approach guidelines for diagnosis, classification, treatment, monitoring PH dogs. Comprehensive evaluation including consideration signalment, clinical signs, echocardiographic parameters, results other diagnostic...
Abstract Background Broadly applicable reference intervals (RIs) for measurements of left atrial (LA) and ventricular (LV) size function generated prospectively using statistically appropriate methods are limited. Objectives To generate body size‐independent RIs linear, area, volume LA LV function. Animals Healthy adult dogs (n = 122) variable somatotype. Methods Prospective study. All underwent an echocardiogram performed by the same examiner. Effects weight, sex, age, heart rate were...
Golden retrievers are over-represented in cases of taurine-deficient dilated cardiomyopathy and recently a surge has prompted further investigation.To describe the clinical, dietary, echocardiographic features golden diagnosed with taurine deficiency cardiomyopathy, to determine specific dietary associations. A second aim was whole blood concentrations representative sample healthy retrievers.Twenty-four client-owned documented 52 retrievers.In this multicenter prospective observational...
Background Noninvasive diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension ( PH ) primarily relies upon Doppler echocardiography tricuspid regurgitation TR ). However, might be absent or difficult to measure. Hypothesis/Objectives To determine the diagnostic value right artery distensibility RPAD index for prediction Doppler‐derived estimates PA pressure compared other indices in dogs. Animals Sixty‐nine client‐owned dogs with . Methods Prospective observational study. Dogs were allocated groups according...
Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe vertebral left atrial size (VLAS), a quantitative method to estimate (LA) radiographically, and determine its diagnostic value for prediction of echocardiographic LA enlargement in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) varying severity. DESIGN Prospective observational study. ANIMALS 103 client-owned left-sided systolic murmur. PROCEDURES For each dog, 3-view thoracic radiographs were obtained within 24 hours an examination. The VLAS was measured on...
Objective: To compare the concentration of a representative growth factor (transforming factor-beta [TGF-β]1) eluted from platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFMatrix), membrane (PRFMembrane), and whole blood clot (BC) over time, to mitogenic effect eluents each construct. Study Design: In vitro study. Sample Population: PRFMatrix, PRFMembrane, BC (n=4/construct/time point). Methods: Each construct was placed in tissue culture wells containing media for 7 days. The collected replenished on days 1,...
Numerous scaffolds have been proposed for use in connective tissue engineering. Although these direct cell migration and attachment, many are biologically inert thus lack the physiological stimulus to attract cells induce mitogenesis matrix synthesis. In current study, a bioactive scaffold was created by combining synthetic with growth factor-rich plasma (GFRP), an autologous concentration of factors derived from platelet-rich preparation. vitro tendon proliferation synthesis on...
Abstract Although deep learning has been explored extensively for computer‐aided medical imaging diagnosis in human medicine, very little done veterinary medicine. The goal of this retrospective, pilot project was to apply the artificial intelligence technique using thoracic radiographs detection canine left atrial enlargement and compare results with those radiologist interpretations. Seven hundred ninety‐two right lateral from patients contemporaneous echocardiograms were used train,...
The effects of general anesthesia (GA) on less flow-dependent (velocity ratio, velocity time integral [VTI] ratio and indexed pulmonary valve area [iPVA]) (mean [PVmeanPG] maximum pressure gradient [PVmaxPG]) indices severity stenosis (PS) are unclear. Determine the GA PS in dogs undergoing an interventional procedure (IP). reproducibility PS. Thirty-nine with Prospective cross-sectional study. Five repeated echocardiograms were performed over 3 days. Day 1: two by 2 different operators. 2:...
Background Studies evaluating right ventricular ( RV ) structural and functional abnormalities in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy HCM are limited. Hypothesis Right present cats with associated clinical severity. Animals Eighty‐one client‐owned cats. Methods Retrospective 2‐dimensional (2D) echocardiographic study. atrial diameter RAD ), free wall thickness RVFW d), internal dimension RVID fractional area change FAC tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion TAPSE were measured control (n...
Differentiating cardiogenic vs noncardiogenic causes of respiratory signs can be challenging when echocardiography is unavailable. Radiographic vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) and heart (VHS) have been shown to predict echocardiographic size, with VLAS specifically estimating size.Compare the diagnostic accuracy VHS left-sided congestive failure (CHF) in dogs presenting signs.One-hundred fourteen radiographic pulmonary abnormalities.Retrospective cross-sectional study. Dogs had an...
Abstract Objective To report signalment, history, indications, complications and outcome for 28 dogs 5 cats in which 34 permanent epicardial pacing leads were surgically placed by transdiaphragmatic approach (32) or intercostal thoracotomy (2). Methods Medical records (2005–2010) reviewed. Signalment, age, species, gender, clinical signs, presence of structural heart disease and/or congestive failure, ECG diagnosis, body weight (<10 >10 kg), overall survival rate recorded. Statistical...
Background Velocity ratio, velocity time integral (VTI) and pulmonary valve area indexed to body surface (iPVA) are methods of assessment stenosis (PS) severity that less dependent on blood flow. Studies evaluating these limited. Objectives To determine the effects butorphanol, atenolol, balloon valvuloplasty (BV) VTI iPVA, mean PG, max PG. Animals Twenty‐seven dogs with PS (max PG >50 mm Hg). Methods Prospective study. All underwent an echocardiogram at baseline, 5‐minutes after...
Abstract Background The clinical relevance of echocardiographic measurements right heart size and function in dogs with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is unknown. Objective To determine if ventricular (RV) are associated survival times PH. Animals Eighty‐two client‐owned dogs. Methods Retrospective study where data from medical records baseline examinations were collected measured a standardized manner. Owners or primary veterinarians contacted for outcome data. Results Enlargement the atrium...
Abstract Radiographic assessment of heart size is important for clinical management dogs with cardiovascular disease (CVDz). We sought to compare the ability vertebral (VHS), left atrial (VLAS), and radiologists’ (RadLAE) predict echocardiographic (EchoLAE), an marker severity. also compared VHS VLAS criteria ACVIM stage B2 (EchoB2) in myxomatous mitral valve (MMVD). This prospective observational study enrolled 183 known or suspected CVDz that had examination thoracic radiographs obtained...
Abstract Background There is a lack of clinical data on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives To investigate signalment, signs, diagnostic findings, and survival dogs with HCM. Animals Sixty‐eight client‐owned Methods Retrospective multicenter study. Medical records were searched between 2003 2015. The diagnosis left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy was made by echocardiographic examination. Results Three hundred forty‐five LV identified, which 277 excluded. remaining...