A5036775914- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Bartonella species infections research
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Palliative and Oncologic Care
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
IDEXX Laboratories (United States)
2018-2025
NuVasive (United States)
2022-2024
Carolina Veterinary Specialists
2016
Western University of Health Sciences
2015
VIP Sensors (United States)
2014
Tufts University
2008
Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most prevalent heart disorder in cats and principal cause of cardiovascular morbidity mortality. Yet, impact preclinical disease unresolved. Hypothesis/Objectives Observational study to characterize survival with nonobstructive (HCM) obstructive (HOCM) hypertrophic apparently healthy (AH). Animals One thousand seven hundred thirty client‐owned (430 HCM; 578 HOCM; 722 AH). Methods Retrospective multicenter, longitudinal, cohort study. Cats from 21...
Background: A major cause of death in dogs with primary immune‐mediated hemolytic anemia (pIMHA) is thrombotic disease. Ultralow‐dose aspirin (ULDA) commonly used to prevent thrombosis pIMHA; however, the efficacy antiplatelet agents pIMHA unknown. Hypothesis: The use clopidogrel (CL), alone or combination ULDA, would improve survival discharge and at 90 days without important adverse effects compared ULDA treated standard immunosuppressive therapy. Animals: Twenty‐four client‐owned pIMHA....
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety and tolerability of rivaroxaban (RIV), an oral direct factor Xa inhibitory drug, in dogs with presumed primary immune‐mediated hemolytic anemia (pIMHA). Design Prospective, multicenter, positive‐controlled, unblinded clinical trial. Client‐owned were enrolled between October 2012 March 2014. Setting Private referral centers. Animals Twenty‐four client‐owned pIMHA. Enrolled randomized 2 treatment groups to receive by mouth RIV or clopidogrel (CL)...
The objective of this prospective study was to determine the prevalence echocardiographic evidence heart disease in apparently healthy cats with murmurs. Thirty-two privately owned domestic were examined. All considered on basis history and physical examination, except for finding a murmur auscultation. Cats any medications (besides regular flea, tick heartworm preventative) or that pregnant lactating excluded from study. population 53%. Therefore, identification routine examination warrants...
Abstract OBJECTIVE The investigators sought to reanalyze previously published vertebral heart size (VHS) reference intervals in Yorkshire Terriers (YTs), Pomeranians (POMs), Pugs, and Boston (BTs). METHODS electronic medical records of IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants were searched for YTs, POMs, BTs undergoing radiography between January 1, 2023, March 31, 2023. Dogs included if they had 2- or 3-view thoracic radiographs performed no evidence cardiopulmonary systemic disease. This was an...
Abstract Objective To evaluate vertebral heart size (VHS) and left atrial (VLAS) reference intervals in Shetland Sheepdogs (SSs), Cairn Terriers (CTs), Italian Greyhounds (IGs), English Springer Spaniels (ESSs). Methods The electronic medical records of IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants were searched for SSs, CTs, IGs, ESSs undergoing radiography from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Dogs included if they had 2- or 3-view thoracic radiographs performed no evidence cardiopulmonary...
Abstract Objective To evaluate vertebral heart score (VHS) and left atrial reference intervals in Miniature Australian Shepherds, American Eskimos, Tibetan Terriers, Border Terriers. Methods The electronic medical records of IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants were searched for Terriers undergoing radiography from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023. same board-certified cardiologist performed the VHS size (VLAS) measurements all dogs. Results During study period, a total 1,052 685 583 504...
To report the outcome of doxorubicin-based chemotherapy as sole treatment for dogs with echocardiographically identified right atrial masses and pericardial effusion.A retrospective study case records treated doxorubicin. Dogs were excluded from if they had any type surgery performed such pericardiectomy or mass resection, their protocol did not include The data collected included signalment, history, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results long-term survival.Dogs effusion...
Objectives To investigate the effect of client complaints on small animal veterinary internists’ welfare, job satisfaction and medical practices. Materials Methods Cross‐sectional anonymous survey study. Between February 1 March 31, 2017, a web‐based questionnaire was made available through American College Veterinary Internal Medicine sub‐specialty Small Animal E‐mail List Serve. Results A total 92 completed surveys were for review. Fifty‐nine (64∙1%) respondents received complaint during...
To describe the utility of Yunnan Baiyao (YB) alone or in combination with epsilon aminocaproic acid (EAC) for treatment dogs echocardiographically identified right atrial (RA) masses and pericardial effusion (PE).Retrospective case-controlled study.Two private practice referral hospitals.Client-owned RA PE over a 3-year period.None.There were 67 during study period. Sixteen treated YB while 8 EAC addition to pericardiocentesis. Forty-three pericardiocentesis considered be control group....
Epidemiologic knowledge regarding noncardiovascular and all-cause mortality in apparently healthy cats (AH) with preclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (pHCM) is limited, hindering development of evidence-based healthcare guidelines.
To review the therapeutic options for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT).Original research publications and articles using PubMed search engine phrases "immune-mediated thrombocytopenia" or "immune thrombocytopenic purpura" thormbocytopenia." VETERINARY AND HUMAN DATA SYNTHESIS: There are a number of adult-onset immune in human medicine with demonstrated efficacy clinical studies although corticosteroids immunoglobulin therapy remain first-line medical treatments. Thrombopoietin receptor...
The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the long-term outcome in dogs with left atrial rupture secondary myxomatous mitral valve disease. Eleven client-owned met inclusion criteria for study. Median age 11.6 yr (range, 8.3–17.8 yr), and median weight 5.8 kg 3.8–15.2 kg). Of 11 dogs, 10 survived initial 24 hr after diagnosis 5 were still alive at conclusion data collection. survival all 203 days. Dogs no previous history congestive heart failure (CHF) time had a significantly...
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is the persistent abnormal increase in pulmonary artery (PA) pressure and dogs usually secondary to congenital disease causing over circulation, chronic respiratory elevated left atrial pressure. Sildenafil (SF) a phosphodiesterase (PDE) V inhibitor that causes vasodilation by increasing vascular concentrations of cyclic guanosine monophosphate which subsequently increases activity endogenous nitric oxide. Pimobendan (PB) PDE III with calcium sensitizing effects...
To describe the complications and frequency of thrombosis associated with use enoxaparin, a low molecular weight heparin, in dogs primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA).Retrospective case series.Two privately owned veterinary referral hospitals.Twenty-one client-owned IMHA.Dogs were treated enoxaparin (0.8 mg/kg subcutaneously every 6 h) as sole anticoagulation therapy starting at admission to hospital.Only 2 had minor hemorrhagic therapy. Frequency was not assessed. Long-term...
Veterinarians and support staff have been reporting the negative mental health effects from client complaints (CC). A previous study was performed evaluating these in veterinarians however no such has on veterinary (VSS).The purpose of this to investigate frequency CCs VSS.A cross sectional anonymous survey using a web-based questionnaire created frequency, type, CC. The distributed five different VSS Facebook groups respondents provided demographic information reported complaints.A total...
Abstract Objective: To determine the history, clinicopathologic findings, underlying causes, and outcomes for dogs with non‐coagulopathic spontaneous hemothorax. Design: Retrospective case series. Setting: University referral hospital. Animals: Sixteen client‐owned dogs. Interventions: The medical records database was searched Dogs trauma, secondary coagulopathy, recent thoracic surgery, or pericardial intervention were excluded. For remaining dogs, signalment, clinical signs, radiographic...
To describe a case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) after massive Africanized bee envenomation in dog.While boarding at kennel, dog was stung by approximately 300 bees. During initial veterinary examination, the deemed to be shock, characterized collapse, with hypotension, bradycardia, and hypoglycemia. In addition, severe diffuse erythema edema were noted over entire body. Supportive care, including IV crystalloid colloid fluids, dextrose, fresh frozen plasma, oxygen therapy, broad...
A 4-year-old female spayed domestic longhair cat was referred for dyspnea. Further diagnostics revealed severe pleural effusion and a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH). Following surgical correction of the PPDH persisted. Re-check echocardiogram 4 weeks after initial evaluation leftward deviation interventricular septum interatrial occurring with inspiration. There were also exaggerated phasic changes in trans-tricuspid flow velocities suggestive constrictive pericardial...
Abstract Objective To determine the effect of Yunnan Baiyao (YB) on hemostatic parameters measured by thromboelastography (TEG) in apparently healthy cats administered 1 capsule YB orally twice daily for week. Design Prospective study client‐owned at a small animal specialty hospital. Setting One private referral center. Animals Twenty adult were prospectively enrolled. Interventions All underwent echocardiographic examination same board‐certified cardiologist to rule out occult...
Abstract Objective To determine the effect of Yunnan Baiyao (YB) on hemostatic parameters measured by thromboelastography (TEG) in healthy dogs administered 1 capsule YB orally twice daily for week. Design Prospective study client‐owned at a small animal specialty hospital. Setting Private referral center. Animals Eighteen adult weighing least 15 kg. Interventions Dogs had baseline TEG performed and then each dog was mouth week reevaluated. Any side effects attributed to were noted this...
Abstract OBJECTIVE The inclusion of vertebral heart score (VHS) and, more recently, the left atrial size (VLAS) in radiographic evaluation have become important screening tools for identifying dogs with occult cardiac disease. Several recent papers shown there are interbreed variations VHS reference range. Our hypothesis is that Miniature Schnauzer would also a higher range its VHS. ANIMALS electronic medical records IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants were searched Schnauzers undergoing thoracic...
The investigators' hypothesis is that Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs), Miniature Pinschers (MPs), and Brussels Griffons (BGs) without underlying cardiac disease have breed-specific vertebral heart size (VHS) reference intervals.