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Matson H, Llewellyn EA. Retrospective evaluation of the utility of shock index to determine the presence of congestive heart failure in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (2019-2021): 98 cases. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2024. [PMID: 38809224 DOI: 10.1111/vec.13379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To calculate the shock index (SI) in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and to evaluate its use to predict the presence of congestive heart failure (CHF). DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Small animal university veterinary teaching hospital. ANIMALS Ninety-eight dogs with MMVD and 20 healthy dogs as part of a control group. INTERVENTIONS Heart rate (HR) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were recorded, and SI was calculated by dividing HR by SBP for each dog. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The mean (SD) HR, SBP, and SI were 123/min (32.6), 147 mm Hg (21.5), and 0.86 (0.3), respectively, for dogs with MMVD and 98/min (20.9), 145 mm Hg (18.7), and 0.68 (0.13), respectively, for control dogs. Dogs with MMVD had a significantly higher HR compared with control dogs (P < 0.01), and an elevation in HR was seen as the severity of MMVD increased. Dogs in stage B2 and C/D MMVD had a significantly higher SI value compared with control dogs (P = 0.04 and P < 0.01, respectively). SI was significantly higher in dogs in stage C/D MMVD compared with dogs in stage B2 MMVD (P < 0.01). Ten of 98 (10%) dogs had an arrhythmia. HR, SBP, and SI were not significantly different between dogs with and without arrhythmias (P = 0.13, P = 0.57, and P = 0.07, respectively), but significantly more dogs with CHF had an arrhythmia (P = 0.01). SI (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.98) and HR (AUC: 0.95) were excellent indicators for the presence of CHF. An optimal SI cutoff value ≥1.1 had 92% sensitivity and 95% specificity for predicting the presence of CHF, and an optimal HR cutoff value of ≥157/min had 92% sensitivity and 93% specificity for the prediction of CHF. CONCLUSIONS When there are compatible clinical signs, SI values ≥1.1 may suggest the presence of CHF in dogs with MMVD.
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- Hannah Matson
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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Kumiega E, A Kobak K, Noszczyk-Nowak A, Kasztura M. Iron parameters analysis in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:210. [PMID: 38762716 PMCID: PMC11102178 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04071-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common acquired cardiovascular disease in small breed dogs. In contrast to human patients with heart failure (HF), iron deficiency (ID) prevalence in dogs with MMVD is weakly known. The study aimed to assess the usability of ID markers in serum and reticulocyte parameters from whole blood of dogs with MMVD to evaluate early ID symptoms. RESULTS Sixty-eight dogs (43 male and 25 female) were included in the study. MMVD dogs were assigned according to the 2019 ACVIM guidelines for groups B1 (n = 9), B2 (n = 10), C (n = 27) and D (n = 10). Groups were also combined into B1 and B2 as non-symptomatic HF and C with D as symptomatic HF. Healthy controls were 12 dogs. Serum iron concentration below the reference range in dogs with MMVD was 12.5%. Other ID indices, such as %SAT, UIBC, and TIBC were similar in the MMVD groups and healthy controls (p > 0.05 for all parameters). Statistical comparison between control group and 4 groups of different stages of MMVD showed that significant differences occur only in serum transferrin. The assessment of ferritin and soluble transferrin receptors using Western Blotting did not show differences between control (n = 7) and MMVD (n = 33) dogs. Study has shown positive correlation between ID parameters and echocardiographic indices such as LA/Ao and LVIDdN, and some biochemical parameters. A significant increase in reticulocytes percentage, assessed manually, was observed in the HF group of animals (p = 0.027) compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS Studies have shown that ID parameters in serum are not significantly different in dogs with MMVD compared to healthy dogs. However, there is a clear correlation between atrial size and normalised left ventricular size to body size and some biochemical parameters, including ID parameters and therefore the severity of MMVD.
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- Ewa Kumiega
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinic of Diseases of Horses, Dogs and Cats, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki sq 47, Wrocław, 50-366, Poland.
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinic of Diseases of Horses, Dogs and Cats, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki sq 47, Wrocław, 50-366, Poland
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Consumer Health Protection, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida St. 25, Wrocław, 50-366, Poland
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Hasegawa M, Sasaki M, Umemoto Y, Hayashi R, Hatanaka A, Hosoki M, Farag A, Matsuura K, Yoshida T, Shimada K, Hamabe L, Takahashi K, Tanaka R. Exploring sleep heart rate variability: linear, nonlinear, and circadian rhythm perspectives. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1386425. [PMID: 38665772 PMCID: PMC11044001 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1386425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background Heart rate variability (HRV) is believed to possess the potential for disease detection. However, early identification of heart disease remains challenging, as HRV analysis in dogs primarily reflects the advanced stages of the disease. Hypothesis/objective The aim of this study is to compare 24-h HRV with sleep HRV to assess the potential utility of sleep HRV analysis. Animals Thirty healthy dogs with no echocardiographic abnormalities were included in the study, comprising 23 females and 7 males ranging in age from 2 months to 8 years (mean [standard deviation], 1.4 [1.6]). Methods This study employed a cross-sectional study. 24-h HRV and sleep HRV were measured from 48-h Holter recordings. Both linear analysis, a traditional method of heart rate variability analysis, and nonlinear analysis, a novel approach, were conducted. Additionally, circadian rhythm parameters were assessed. Results In frequency analysis of linear analysis, the parasympathetic index nHF was significantly higher during sleep compared to the mean 24-h period (mean sleep HRV [standard deviation] vs. mean 24 h [standard deviation], 95% confidence interval, p value, r-family: 0.24 [0.057] vs. 0.23 [0.045], 0.006-0.031, p = 0.005, r = 0.49). Regarding time domain analysis, the parasympathetic indices SDNN and RMSSD were also significantly higher during sleep (SDNN: 179.7 [66.9] vs. 156.6 [53.2], 14.5-31.7, p < 0.001, r = 0.71 RMSSD: 187.0 [74.0] vs. 165.4 [62.2], 13.2-30.0, p < 0.001, r = 0.70). In a geometric method of nonlinear analysis, the parasympathetic indices SD1 and SD2 showed significantly higher values during sleep (SD1: 132.4 [52.4] vs. 117.1 [44.0], 9.3-21.1, p < 0.001, r = 0.70 SD2: 215.0 [80.5] vs. 185.9 [62.0], 17.6-40.6, p < 0.001, r = 0.69). Furthermore, the circadian rhythm items of the parasympathetic indices SDNN, RMSSD, SD1, and SD2 exhibited positive peaks during sleep. Conclusion The findings suggest that focusing on HRV during sleep can provide a more accurate representation of parasympathetic activity, as it captures the peak circadian rhythm items.
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- Mizuki Hasegawa
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
- Yokohama Isogo Animal Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Small Animal Medical Center, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University, Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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Romito G, Palatini L, Sabetti MC, Cipone M. Myocardial injury in dogs: a retrospective analysis on etiological, echocardiographic, electrocardiographic, therapeutic, and outcome findings in 102 cases. J Vet Cardiol 2024; 53:36-51. [PMID: 38640640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2024.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In dogs, myocardial injury (MI) is a poorly characterized clinical entity; therefore, this study aimed to provide a detailed description of dogs affected by this condition. ANIMALS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS Dogs diagnosed with MI according to the concentration of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) were retrospectively searched. Signalment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and outcome data were retrieved. Dogs were divided into six echocardiographic (dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype with systolic dysfunction; abnormal echogenicity only; endocarditis; and no echocardiographic abnormalities suggestive of MI), four electrocardiographic (abnormalities of impulse formation; abnormalities of impulse conduction; abnormalities of ventricular repolarization; and no electrocardiographic abnormalities suggestive of MI), and nine etiological (infective; inflammatory; neoplastic; metabolic; toxic; nutritional; immune-mediated; traumatic/mechanical; and unknown) categories. Statistical analysis was performed to compare cTnI values among different categories and analyze survival. RESULTS One hundred two dogs were included. The median cTnI value was 3.71 ng/mL (0.2-180 ng/mL). Echocardiographic and electrocardiographic abnormalities were documented in 86 of 102 and 89 of 102 dogs, respectively. Among echocardiographic and electrocardiographic categories, the dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype (n = 52) and abnormalities of impulse formation (n = 67) were overrepresented, respectively. Among dogs in which a suspected etiological trigger was identified (68/102), the infective category was overrepresented (n = 20). Among dogs belonging to different echocardiographic, electrocardiographic, and etiological categories, cTnI did not differ significantly. The median survival time was 603 days; only eight of 102 dogs died due to MI. CONCLUSIONS Dogs with MI often have an identifiable suspected trigger, show various echocardiographic and electrocardiographic abnormalities, and frequently survive to MI-related complications.
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- G Romito
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064, Ozzano dell'Emilia, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064, Ozzano dell'Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, via Tolara di Sopra 50, 40064, Ozzano dell'Emilia, Italy
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van Staveren MDB, Muis E, Szatmári V. Self-Reported Utilization of International (ACVIM Consensus) Guidelines and the Latest Clinical Trial Results on the Treatment of Dogs with Various Stages of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration: A Survey among Veterinary Practitioners. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:772. [PMID: 38473157 DOI: 10.3390/ani14050772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration is the most common canine heart disease. Several clinical trials have investigated various treatments. The latest recommendations are published in the ACVIM consensus guidelines (2019). Our study aimed to investigate how closely veterinary practitioners apply the treatment recommendations of these guidelines and the latest clinical trials. METHODS An online survey was sent to Dutch and Belgian veterinary practices via digital channels. RESULTS The data from 363 fully completed surveys were analyzed. For stage B1 disease, 93% recommended, correctly, no treatment. For stage B2 disease, 67% of the respondents recommended starting pimobendan as monotherapy. For chronic treatment of stage C disease, 16 different drug combinations were mentioned, but nobody recommended surgery. Only 48% of the respondents recommended the only evidence-based drug combination: a loop diuretic with pimobendan. A concerning finding was the simultaneous prescription of two loop diuretics, by 19% of the respondents. CONCLUSIONS Treatment recommendations showed an increasing variation with more advanced disease stages from B1 through B2 to C. This reflects the increasing disagreement among the panelists who prepared the ACVIM consensus guidelines. Practitioners of our study seem to practice more evidence-based medicine than veterinary cardiologists, as it was reported in a recent survey-based study.
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- Marie D B van Staveren
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands
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van Staveren MDB, Muis E, Szatmári V. Self-Reported Utilization of International Guidelines for Staging Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration: A Survey among Veterinary Practitioners. Vet Sci 2023; 10:687. [PMID: 38133238 PMCID: PMC10747438 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10120687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND ACVIM developed and published guidelines for staging myxomatous mitral valve degeneration in dogs in 2009. An updated version was published in 2019. The present study aimed to investigate whether these guidelines are actually used by the intended public more than a decade after their first publication. METHODS An online survey was distributed among Dutch and Belgian veterinarians through online channels and mailing lists. RESULTS Of the 524 responses, only 363 complete surveys were analyzed. The ACVIM guidelines are used by 60% of the respondents. Veterinarians find it more difficult to differentiate stage B1 from B2 in asymptomatic dogs compared to diagnosing stage C. Three-quarters of the respondents would recommend echocardiography for an incidentally detected new murmur with an intensity of 3 out of 6 in an adult dog. Two-thirds of the respondents find coughing a convincing finding for stage C disease. Close to half of the respondents associate a horizontal, dull percussion line with pulmonary edema. For confirming cardiogenic pulmonary edema, 98% of the respondents used thoracic radiographs. CONCLUSIONS Veterinary practitioners might not have the expected training and equipment to be able to apply the guidelines in their practices, especially in the differentiation of stage B1 from stage B2.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands; (M.D.B.v.S.); (E.M.)
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Pirintr P, Saengklub N, Boonpala P, Hamlin RL, Kijtawornrat A. Impact of a combination of pimobendan, furosemide, and enalapril on heart rate variability in naturally occurring, symptomatic, myxomatous mitral valve degeneration dogs. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:201. [PMID: 37821927 PMCID: PMC10568857 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03770-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pimobendan, diuretics, and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) are widely used for the management of chronic valvular heart disease in dogs; however, the effects of that combination on heart rate variability (HRV) are unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess the HRV of symptomatic myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) dogs in response to therapy with a combination of pimobendan, diuretics, and ACEi. RESULTS MMVD stage C (n = 17) dogs were enrolled and a 1-hour Holter recording together with echocardiography, blood pressure measurement, and blood chemistry profiles were obtained before and 1, 3, and 6 months after oral treatment with pimobendan (0.25 mg/kg), enalapril (0.5 mg/kg), and furosemide (2 mg/kg) twice daily. The results revealed that MMVD stage C dogs at the baseline had lower values of time-domain indices, low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and total power, as well as higher value of LF/HF. Triple therapy significantly increases these parameters in MMVD stage C dogs (P < 0.05). A positive moderate correlation was observed between time domain parameters and a left ventricular internal diastole diameter normalized to body weight (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that MMVD stage C dogs possess low HRV due to either the withdrawal of parasympathetic tone or enhanced sympathetic activation, and a combination therapy was shown to enhance cardiac autonomic modulation inferred from the increased heart rate variability. Therefore, a combination therapy may be useful for restoring normal autonomic nervous system activity in dogs with MMVD stage C.
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- Prapawadee Pirintr
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sriayuthaya Rd., Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 1900 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
- QTest Labs, LTD, 6456 Fiesta Dr, Columbus, OH, 43235, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, 39 Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Chulalongkorn University Laboratory Animal Center (CULAC), Chulalongkorn University, Henri-Dunant Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Golzari K, Kong Y, Reed SA, Posada-Quintero HF. Sympathetic Arousal Detection in Horses Using Electrodermal Activity. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13020229. [PMID: 36670768 PMCID: PMC9855141 DOI: 10.3390/ani13020229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The continuous monitoring of stress, pain, and discomfort is key to providing a good quality of life for horses. The available tools based on observation are subjective and do not allow continuous monitoring. Given the link between emotions and sympathetic autonomic arousal, heart rate and heart rate variability are widely used for the non-invasive assessment of stress and pain in humans and horses. However, recent advances in pain and stress monitoring are increasingly using electrodermal activity (EDA), as it is a more sensitive and specific measure of sympathetic arousal than heart rate variability. In this study, for the first time, we have collected EDA signals from horses and tested the feasibility of the technique for the assessment of sympathetic arousal. Fifteen horses (six geldings, nine mares, aged 13.11 ± 5.4 years) underwent a long-lasting stimulus (Feeding test) and a short-lasting stimulus (umbrella Startle test) to elicit sympathetic arousal. The protocol was approved by the University of Connecticut. We found that EDA was sensitive to both stimuli. Our results show that EDA can capture sympathetic activation in horses and is a promising tool for non-invasive continuous monitoring of stress, pain, and discomfort in horses.
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- Kia Golzari
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(860)-486-1556
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Stracina T, Ronzhina M, Redina R, Novakova M. Golden Standard or Obsolete Method? Review of ECG Applications in Clinical and Experimental Context. Front Physiol 2022; 13:867033. [PMID: 35547589 PMCID: PMC9082936 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.867033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular system and its functions under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions have been studied for centuries. One of the most important steps in the cardiovascular research was the possibility to record cardiac electrical activity. Since then, numerous modifications and improvements have been introduced; however, an electrocardiogram still represents a golden standard in this field. This paper overviews possibilities of ECG recordings in research and clinical practice, deals with advantages and disadvantages of various approaches, and summarizes possibilities of advanced data analysis. Special emphasis is given to state-of-the-art deep learning techniques intensely expanded in a wide range of clinical applications and offering promising prospects in experimental branches. Since, according to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death worldwide, studying electrical activity of the heart is still of high importance for both experimental and clinical cardiology.
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- Tibor Stracina
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic.,International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Vieira AB, Restrepo MA, Auzenne D, Molina K, O'Sullivan M, Machado MV, Cavanaugh SM. Mild to moderate overweight in dogs: is there an impact on routine hematological and biochemical profiles, echocardiographic parameters and cardiac autonomic modulation? Vet Res Commun 2022; 46:527-535. [PMID: 35018593 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-021-09880-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Obesity is considered the most common nutritional disease of dogs. Even though overt obesity is more likely to impair health, even moderately overweight dogs are at greater risk for requiring medication for chronic health problems earlier in life. Although the number of overweight dogs far exceeds the number of obese ones, most of the studies published so far focused on derangements in a mixed overweight/obese population (Body condition score - BCS ≥7/9) rather than in separated groups. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mild to moderate obesity on routine hematological and biochemical profile and cardiovascular parameters in dogs. Nine healthy lean (BCS =4-5/9) and 24 overweight dogs (BCS = 6-7/9) were enrolled. Complete blood count, serum biochemistry analyses, echocardiographic parameters, and cardiac autonomic function by heart rate variability (HRV) were determined. In our study population, although total protein, globulin and phosphorus concentrations were increased in overweight compared to lean dogs, all complete blood count and biochemical parameters were within reference ranges for both groups. Parameters usually increased in obese dogs, like triglycerides and cholesterol concentrations, were within reference ranges in our overweight population. There were no significant changes in echocardiographic parameters, but HRV had a significant decrease in high frequency (HF) power (P = 0.02), suggesting a depression in parasympathetic activity. Our findings show that mild to moderate overweight dogs do not show the hematological and echocardiographic alterations already reported for mixed overweight/obese populations but might have impaired cardiac autonomic modulation. Although not enough to make conclusions, our data raise the question of whether research studies should place overweight and obese dogs in the same category.
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- Aline Bomfim Vieira
- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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- Biomedical Department, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), West Farm, PO Box 334, Basseterre, West Indies, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Baisan RA, Vulpe V, Ohad DG. Short-term heart rate variability in healthy dogs and dogs in various stages of degenerative mitral valve disease evaluated before pharmacotherapy. Vet J 2021; 274:105704. [PMID: 34148017 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mitral valve disease (MVD) progression is associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) imbalance. This study hypothesized that sympathetic and parasympathetic tones would be altered with MVD progression. ANS activity was assessed among different MVD classes in untreated dogs. This cross-sectional retrospective study included 29 healthy control dogs and 71 dogs with MVD divided according to American College of Internal Medicine (ACVIM) guidelines. Heart rate variability (HRV) analyses utilised time and frequency domains and were derived from 5 min, six-lead electrocardiogram recordings of sinus rhythm or respiratory sinus arrhythmia. While all time domain-related HRV parameters decreased with disease severity, only dogs in stage C exhibited significantly lower values (P < 0.05). High frequency (HF) band values decreased more than low frequency (LF) band values as disease severity increased (P < 0.05). The LF/HF ratio also progressively increased with MVD severity. A negative correlation was observed between HRV parameters and La/Ao ratio when the entire MVD case population was pooled (P < 0.05). Both sympathetic and parasympathetic tones were altered in dogs with MVD before clinical signs were observed and prior to the development of cardiomegaly. This is the first HRV study in untreated dogs with MVD. Investigating ANS imbalances preceding subclinical left-sided cardiomegaly in dogs with MVD should be considered in future age-matched, longitudinal studies to determine the potential benefits of early vagal tone augmentation in high-risk canine patients.
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- R A Baisan
- Department of Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Applied Life Sciences and Environment 'Ion Ionescu de la Brad', Iași, Romania
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- Department of Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Applied Life Sciences and Environment 'Ion Ionescu de la Brad', Iași, Romania.
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- Cardiology Service, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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Lorenz Plot Analysis in Dogs with Sinus Rhythm and Tachyarrhythmias. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061645. [PMID: 34206036 PMCID: PMC8228210 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The Lorenz plot (LP) is a geometrical method to assess the dynamics of heart rate variability. It consists of a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system derived from electrocardiographic monitoring, in which each recorded R-R interval is plotted as a function of the previous R-R interval, and the values of each pair of successive R-R interval define a dot in the plot. The resultant clusters of dots can be evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively, and categorized into distinct geometrical patterns. In humans, several studies have demonstrated that the analysis of LP patterns (LPPs) has the potential to speed-up and improve the accuracy of arrhythmia detection and differentiation, especially in patients with tachyarrhythmias. As data on LP analysis are limited in dogs, this study describes the graphic features of LP derived from Holter recordings obtained in dogs with sinus rhythm and tachyarrhythmias, and analyzes the usefulness of LPP recognition in this species. We sought to evaluate if distinct cardiac rhythms imprint distinct and reproducible LPPs in dogs, as previously described in humans, and if each LLP can be used as a sensitive and specific indicator of a particular cardiac rhythm in this species. Abstract The Lorenz plot (LP), a graphical representation of heart rate variability, has been poorly studied in dogs to date. The present study aimed to describe the graphic features of LP in dogs with sinus rhythm (SR) and tachyarrhythmias, and to analyze the usefulness of its pattern recognition. One hundred and nineteen canine Holter recordings were retrospectively evaluated. Cardiac rhythms were classified as: SR; SR with frequent (>100) premature ectopies (atrial, SR-APCs; ventricular, SR-VPCs; atrial and ventricular, SR-APCs-VPCs); atrial fibrillation (AF); and AF with frequent VPCs (AF-VPCs). Lorenz plots were studied qualitatively and quantitatively, and classified by distinct LP patterns (LPPs). Repeatability and reproducibility of LPP classification and diagnostic value were determined. Recordings included: 48 SR, 9 SR-APCs, 35 SR-VPCs, 5 SR-APCs-VPCs, 4 AF, and 18 AF-VPCs. Ten LPPs were identified: comet (n = 12), torpedo (n = 3), Y-shaped (n = 6), diamond (n = 10), diamond with a central silent zone (n = 17), double side-lobe (DSL) (n = 47), triple side-lobe (n = 1), quadruple side-lobe (n = 2), fan (n = 18), and fan with DSL (n = 3). Repeatability and reproducibility of LPP classification were excellent. The DSL pattern was both highly sensitive (91.3%) and specific (94.5%) for SR with frequent premature ectopies, either APCs, or VPCs, or both. The remaining LPPs had lower diagnostic value (high specificity but low sensitivity). Distinct rhythms imprint distinct and reproducible LPPs in dogs. The majority of canine LPPs are specific but insensitive indicators of SR and tachyarrhythmias.
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Franchini A, Borgarelli M, Abbott JA, Menciotti G, Crosara S, Häggström J, Lahmers S, Rosenthal S, Tyrrell W. The Longitudinal Outcome Of Canine (K9) myxomatous mitral valve disease (LOOK-Mitral registry): Baseline characteristics. J Vet Cardiol 2021; 36:32-47. [PMID: 34062479 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Longitudinal Outcome Of Canine (K9) myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) registry (LOOK-Mitral registry) was established to describe the natural history and predictors of outcome in dogs affected by MMVD. This study was intended to describe the baseline characteristics of dogs in the LOOK-mitral registry. ANIMALS Dogs with echocardiographic evidence of MMVD were prospectively enrolled by thirteen referral centers. RESULTS A total of 6102 dogs with MMVD were included. The median age was 10 years (1-19 years), and mixed breed was the most common breed (n = 1,360, 22%). Concomitant diseases were reported in 2459 dogs with chronic respiratory diseases occurring most frequently (14%), followed by the presence of azotemia (6%) and orthopedic diseases (5%). Regarding disease severity, 65% of dogs were in ACVIM Stage-B1, 15% in Stage-B2, and 20% in Stage-C. Dogs in Stage-B1 were younger (p<0.001) than dogs in other stages. Murmur intensity, heart rate during physical examination, and radiographic vertebral heart score were positively associated with the stage. Dogs in Stage-C were more likely to have tachypnea (p<0.001), dyspnea (p<0.001), cough (p<0.001), syncopal episodes (p<0.001), and tachyarrhythmias (p<0.001) compared to dogs in Stage-B1 and B2. Echocardiographic indices of left atrial and ventricular size were positively correlated with the ACVIM stage. Interestingly, 4% of dogs that weighed <20 kg had an increased normalized end-systolic left ventricle internal diameter (>1.26). CONCLUSIONS This study contributes to a better understanding of the clinical characteristics of dogs affected by MMVD and provides new findings that may be of clinical relevance.
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- A Franchini
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 204 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0442, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 204 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0442, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 204 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0442, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Parma, Strada Del Taglio 10, 43126, PR, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Box 7054, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 204 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0442, USA
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- CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, 1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD, 21286, USA
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- CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, 165 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, VA, 20176, USA
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Prieto Ramos J, Corda A, Swift S, Saderi L, De La Fuente Oliver G, Corcoran B, Summers KM, French AT. Clinical and Echocardiographic Findings in an Aged Population of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11040949. [PMID: 33800666 PMCID: PMC8065390 DOI: 10.3390/ani11040949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common cardiac disease in dogs. It varies from dogs without clinical signs to those developing left-sided congestive heart failure, leading to death. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs) are particularly susceptible to MMVD. We hypothesised that within the elderly CKCS population, there is a sub-cohort of MMVD-affected dogs that do not have cardiac remodelling. The objectives of the present study were (i) to determine the prevalence and the degree of cardiac remodelling associated with MMVD; and (ii) assess the effect of age, gender, and body weight on echocardiographic status in a population of aged CKCSs. A total of 126 CKCSs ≥ 8 years old were prospectively included. They all had a physical and echocardiographic examination. A systolic murmur was detected in 89% of dogs; the presence of clinical signs was reported in 19% of them; and echocardiographic evidence of MMVD was described in 100%. Despite the high prevalence, 44.4% of the dogs were clear of echocardiographic signs of cardiac remodelling. Age was significantly associated with the presence and severity of cardiac remodelling and mitral valve prolapse. Our results showed that a proportion of elderly CKCS with confirmed MMVD did not undergo advanced stages of this pathology.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3494381468
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA;
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, Easter Bush Campus, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK;
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- Translational Research Institute, Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, 37 Kent St, Wooloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia;
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Two mile hill st., Michael BB11093, Barbados;
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Christiansen LB, Reimann MJ, Schou-Pedersen AMV, Larsen S, Lykkesfeldt J, Olsen LH. Depleted Myocardial Coenzyme Q10 in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with Congestive Heart Failure Due to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10020161. [PMID: 33499156 PMCID: PMC7911325 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10020161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) has been associated with depleted myocardial coenzyme Q10 (Q10) concentrations in human patients. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between myocardial Q10 concentrations and myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) severity in dogs. Furthermore, citrate synthase (CS) activity was analysed to determine if a reduction in myocardial Q10 was associated with mitochondrial depletion in the myocardium. Thirty Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS) in MMVD stages B1 (n = 11), B2 (n = 5) and C (n = 14) according to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) guidelines and 10 control (CON) dogs of other breeds were included. Myocardial Q10 concentration was analysed in left ventricular tissue samples using HPLC-ECD. CKCS with congestive heart failure (CHF; group C) had significantly reduced Q10 concentrations (median, 1.54 µg/mg; IQR, 1.36–1.94), compared to B1 (2.76 µg/mg; 2.10–4.81, p < 0.0018), B2 (3.85 µg/mg; 3.13–4.46, p < 0.0054) and CON dogs (2.8 µg/mg; 1.64–4.88, p < 0.0089). CS activity was comparable between disease groups. In conclusion, dogs with CHF due to MMVD had reduced myocardial Q10 concentrations. Studies evaluating antioxidant defense mechanisms as a therapeutic target for treatment of CHF in dogs are warranted.
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- Liselotte B. Christiansen
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; (L.B.C.); (M.J.R.); (A.M.V.S.-P.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; (L.B.C.); (M.J.R.); (A.M.V.S.-P.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; (L.B.C.); (M.J.R.); (A.M.V.S.-P.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark;
- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; (L.B.C.); (M.J.R.); (A.M.V.S.-P.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 9, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; (L.B.C.); (M.J.R.); (A.M.V.S.-P.); (J.L.)
- Correspondence:
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Mitchell KJ, Schwarzwald CC. Heart rate variability analysis in horses for the diagnosis of arrhythmias. Vet J 2020; 268:105590. [PMID: 33468305 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis has been performed on ECG-derived data sets for more than 170 years but is currently undergoing a rapid evolution, thanks to the expansion of the human and veterinary medical technology sector. Traditional HRV analysis was initially performed to identify changes in vago-sympathetic balance, while the most recent focus has expanded to include the use of complex computer algorithms, neural networks and machine learning technology to identify cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF). Some of these techniques have recently been translated for use in the field of equine cardiology, with particular focus on improving the diagnosis of arrhythmias both at rest and during exercise. This review focuses on understanding the basic HRV variables and important factors to consider when collecting data for use in HRV analysis. In addition, the use of HRV analysis for the diagnosis of arrhythmias is discussed from human, small animal and equine perspectives. Finally, the future of HRV analysis is briefly introduced, including an overview of future developments in this rapidly expanding and exciting field.
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- Katharyn J Mitchell
- Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, Zurich, 8057, Switzerland.
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- Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, Zurich, 8057, Switzerland
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Guglielmini C, Goncalves Sousa M, Baron Toaldo M, Valente C, Bentivoglio V, Mazzoldi C, Bergamin I, Drigo M, Poser H. Prevalence and risk factors for atrial fibrillation in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. J Vet Intern Med 2020; 34:2223-2231. [PMID: 33031593 PMCID: PMC7694843 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common supraventricular arrhythmia more frequently observed in large breed dogs. Objectives Estimate the prevalence of AF in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and identify risk factors for developing AF. Animals A total of 2194 client‐owned dogs with MMVD, including 1280, 588, 290, and 36 dogs in ACVIM stages B1, B2, C, and D, respectively. Methods Retrospective, cross‐sectional study. The medical databases of 3 veterinary teaching hospitals were reviewed. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of MMVD after complete cardiovascular evaluation and cardiac rhythm assessment using routine 2‐minute ECG or good quality ECG tracing during echocardiographic examination. Results Atrial fibrillation was diagnosed in 59 dogs with a prevalence of 2.7%. Univariate analysis showed that mixed breed, male sex, advanced ACVIM stage, left atrial and ventricular enlargement, fractional shortening (FS), and presence of pulmonary hypertension were significantly associated with development of AF. According to 2 multivariable models, the left atrium (LA)‐to‐aorta ratio (odds ratio [OR] = 14.011, 7.463‐26.304), early trans‐mitral velocity (OR = 2.204, 1.192‐4.076), body weight (OR = 1.094, 1.058‐1.130), and FS (OR = 0.899, 0.865‐0.934) and LA (OR = 5.28, 3.377‐8.092), advanced ACVIM stage (OR = 4.922, 1.481‐16.353), and FS (OR = 0.919, 0.881‐0.959) were significant predictors of AF for models 1 and 2, respectively. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Atrial fibrillation is an uncommon complication of MMVD and is significantly associated with the more advanced stage of the disease, increased LA dimension and body weight, and decreased FS.
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- Carlo Guglielmini
- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Reimann MJ, Møller JE, Häggström J, Åkerström LLB, Martinussen T, Olsen LH. Intermittent mitral regurgitation in Cavalier King Charles spaniels: Short-term progression and influence of stress tests. Vet J 2020; 258:105457. [PMID: 32564867 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In young Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS), intermittent mitral regurgitation (iMR; defined as moderate to severe mitral regurgitation [MR] in a small proportion of heartbeats), has been associated with an increased risk of cardiac death due to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). It is associated with increased R-R interval variability. Little is known about response to physiological factors and whether iMR is a precursor for developing significant MR. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of stress testing on the presence of iMR and heart rate, and short-term (1-2 year) progression of MR in CKCS with and without iMR. In total, 52 CKCS were included. Substudy 1 enrolled six dogs with iMR and 11 dogs without iMR. Substudy 2 enrolled 14 dogs with iMR and 28 dogs without iMR. Substudy 1 prospectively assessed the influence of stress testing on the presence of iMR and heart rate. Substudy 2 retrospectively evaluated short-term progression of iMR. During stress testing, iMR disappeared in 50% of CKCS and no iMR was recorded at mean heart rates >150 beats/min. Heart rate response did not differ between CKCS with or without iMR. CKCS with iMR did not have a higher odds (odds ratio = 5.2; 95% confidence interval, 0.7-38.2) of MR progression compared to controls (P = 0.1). In conclusion, physical stress influenced the occurrence of iMR in CKCS, but heart rate response was not different from CKCS without iMR. Intermittent mitral regurgitation did not significantly predict short-term MR progression. In stressed CKCS with early disease, iMR may be overlooked.
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- M J Reimann
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Short-term Heart-rate Variability in Healthy Small and Medium-sized Dogs Over a Five-minute Measuring Period. J Vet Res 2020; 64:161-167. [PMID: 32258813 PMCID: PMC7105988 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2020-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Five-minute heart-rate variability (HRV) measurement is a useful tool for assessing the autonomic nervous system (ANS) balance in humans, but there are no studies on healthy dogs. The aim of the study was, therefore, to provide the reference ranges in small and medium-sized breeds for short-term HRV time and frequency domain (TFD) analyses. Material and Methods A total of 79 healthy dogs were included in the study between 2015 and 2019. Grouping by age with the breakpoint at six years and subgrouping by reproductive status and sex was imposed. All the dogs were included after physical and cardiological examinations and blood analyses. The TFD of HRV were analysed from a five-minute-long digital ECG recording after removal of non-sinus complexes. Results There were no statistically significant differences in any TFD parameters between age, reproductive status or sex groups. A mild increase in all time domain parameters and the high-frequency (HF) band was observed in older dogs, and the low frequency (LF):HF ratio decreased in these dogs. In males, the time domain parameters and HF band increased slightly. Conclusion The normal ranges for HRV derived from short-term ECG recording in the usual clinical environment now have proposed reference ranges. Our findings suggest that accommodation time, age, sex, or reproductive status do not influence the results derived from these recordings, indicating that this method is reliable for assessing the ANS function in small and medium-sized dog breeds.
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Veiga D, Santos G, Sousa M. Correlação entre a deflexão intrinsecoide, classificação clínica e parâmetros ecocardiográficos em cães com degeneração mixomatosa valvar mitral. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-10489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO A degeneração mixomatosa valvar mitral (DMVM) costuma ser diagnosticada pelo ecocardiograma, porém o eletrocardiograma (ECG) pode sugerir alterações específicas e auxiliar no diagnóstico e no tratamento. A deflexão intrinsecóide (DI) é uma medida simples do ECG, que representa o início da despolarização ventricular e pode indicar a presença de sobrecargas e hipertrofia no ventrículo esquerdo. O objetivo deste trabalho é comparar dados prévios sobre condição clínica e ecocardiograma de cães com endocardiose de mitral e o valor da deflexão intrinsecóide do ECG, para buscar uma relação de concordância. Foram selecionados os arquivos de 45 cães anteriormente atendidos na rotina clínica do HV-UPFR. A estatística mostrou diferença relevante nos grupos B1, B2 e C nas derivações D2, D3, aVF, rV, V2 e V4 (P<0,05), o que permitiu classificá-los de acordo com o tamanho da DI, e esse resultado correspondeu à classificação do consenso de endocardiose de mitral em cães nesses estágios. Concluiu-se que há um aumento gradativo no valor da DI à medida que a DMVM avança, principalmente nos estágios B1, B2 e C, associado à sobrecarga e à hipertrofia ventricular esquerda, portanto esse parâmetro pode ser usado na classificação da doença.
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Hezzell MJ, Sleeper M, Ferrari J, Arndt J. Sample Size Determination for Evaluation of Time Domain Heart Rate Variability Indices in Canine Lameness. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2018; 54:235-238. [PMID: 30040442 DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Heart rate variability (HRV) is a physiologic phenomenon that occurs due to changing autonomic tone resulting in variable RR intervals. A reduction in HRV is used as an index of pain in neonatal human patients. Objective measures of pain would be valuable in the evaluation of canine patients and assessment of response to pain management strategies. We hypothesized that dogs with diseases associated with discomfort (osteoarthritis and bone neoplasia) would have reduced HRV compared with normal, healthy dogs. The aim of the study was to calculate the sample size necessary to investigate this hypothesis. Seventeen dogs from the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania patient population or owned by Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania staff were enrolled in this single-blind, prospective pilot study. A 30 min electrocardiogram (ECG) was obtained from each dog using an ambulatory electrocardiographic monitor. All ECGs were obtained between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ECGs were analyzed and time-domain HRV indices computed. Sample size calculations suggest that 207 dogs would be necessary to ascertain if HRV is reduced in dogs experiencing discomfort or pain (50 in the arthritis group, 79 in the bone cancer group, and 78 in the control group).
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- Melanie J Hezzell
- From the Department of Clinical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Clinical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Clinical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Clinical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Blake R, Shaw D, Culshaw G, Martinez-Pereira Y. Poincaré plots as a measure of heart rate variability in healthy dogs. J Vet Cardiol 2018; 20:20-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 10/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Brüler BC, Giannico AT, Dittrich G, Sousa MG. Vasovagal tonus index in dog with myxomatous mitral valve disease. PESQUISA VETERINÁRIA BRASILEIRA 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-736x2017001000023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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ABSTRACT: The vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) is a useful and assessable index, obtained from standard ECG recordings, that is used to estimate heart rate variability (HRV), and may provide valuable information regarding the likelihood of progression into congestive heart failure (CHF). In this paperwork, we investigated how the vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) behaves in dogs with naturally-occurring myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) Electrocardiographic (ECG) recordings and echocardiographic data of 120 patients diagnosed with MMVD were reviewed. The VVTI was calculated from twenty consecutive RR intervals for each dog enrolled in the study. Lower VVTI values were found in MMVD patients in American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) stage C compared with stages B1 and B2. Values were also lower in patients with severe cardiac remodeling. When a cut-off value of 6.66 is used, VVTI was able to discriminate MMVD patients in stage C from B1 and B2 dogs with a sensitivity of 70 per cent and a specificity of 77 per cent. MMVD dogs in which VVTI is lower than 6.66 are 30% more likely to develop congestive heart failure (CHF).
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Pecceu E, Stebbing B, Martinez Pereira Y, Handel I, Culshaw G, Hodgkiss-Geere H, Lawrence J. Vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) as an indirect assessment of remission status in canine multicentric lymphoma undergoing multi-drug chemotherapy. Vet Res Commun 2017; 41:249-256. [PMID: 28791606 PMCID: PMC5694533 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-017-9695-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) is an indirect measure of heart rate variability and may serve as a marker of disease severity. Higher heart rate variability has predicted lower tumour burden and improved survival in humans with various tumour types. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate VVTI as a biomarker of remission status in canine lymphoma. The primary hypothesis was that VVTI would be increased in dogs in remission compared to dogs out of remission. Twenty-seven dogs were prospectively enrolled if they had a diagnosis of intermediate to high-grade lymphoma and underwent multidrug chemotherapy. Serial electrocardiogram data were collected under standard conditions and relationships between VVTI, remission status and other clinical variables were evaluated. VVTI from dogs in remission (partial or complete) did not differ from dogs with fulminant lymphoma (naive or at time of relapse). Dogs in partial remission had higher VVTI than dogs in complete remission (p = 0.021). Higher baseline VVTI was associated with higher subsequent scores (p < 0.001). VVTI also correlated with anxiety level (p = 0.03). Based on this pilot study, VVTI did not hold any obvious promise as a useful clinical biomarker of remission status. Further investigation may better elucidate the clinical and prognostic utility of VVTI in dogs with lymphoma.
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- Evi Pecceu
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK.
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK.,Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, CH64 7TE, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies & Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Roslin, EH25 9RG, UK.,College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, 55108, USA
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Pirintr P, Saengklub N, Limprasutr V, Sawangkoon S, Kijtawornrat A. Sildenafil improves heart rate variability in dogs with asymptomatic myxomatous mitral valve degeneration. J Vet Med Sci 2017; 79:1480-1488. [PMID: 28717064 PMCID: PMC5627316 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.17-0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) causes an imbalance of sympathovagal activity resulted in poor cardiac outcomes. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors have been revealed cardioprotective effect in patients with heart diseases. This study aimed to 1) compare the heart rate variability (HRV) between asymptomatic MMVD and healthy dogs and 2) assess long-term effects of sildenafil and enalapril on time- and frequency-domains analyzes. Thirty-four dogs with MMVD stage B1 or B2 and thirteen healthy dogs were recruited into the study. MMVD dogs were divided into 3 subgroups: control (n=13), sildenafil (n=12) and enalapril (n=9). HRV was analyzed from 1-hr Holter recording at baseline (D0) in all dogs and at 30, 90 and 180 days after treatment. The results showed that MMVD dogs had significant higher heart rate (HR), systemic blood pressures, the ratio of low to high frequency (LF/HF) and had significant decreased standard deviation of all normal to normal RR intervals (SDNN) and the percentage of the number of normal-to-normal sinus RR intervals with differences >50 msec computed over the entire recording (pNN50) when compared with healthy dogs (P<0.05). Neither time nor frequency domain parameters were different among subgroups of MMVD dogs at D0. After treatment with sildenafil for 90 days, both time- and frequency-domain parameters were significantly increased when compared with control and enalapril groups. This study demonstrated that sildenafil improves HRV in asymptomatic MMVD dogs suggesting that sildenafil should be used in the MMVD dogs to restore the sympathovagal balance.
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- Prapawadee Pirintr
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Department of Veterinary Bioscience and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Mae Hia, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Sri Ayudhya Road, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Research Clusters: Research Study and Testing of Drug's Effect Related to Cardiovascular System in Laboratory Animal, Chulalongkorn University, Henri Dunant Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Valandro M, Pascon J, Pereira D, Mistieri M. Exercise training of dogs with myxomatous valve disease. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-9230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The present study has the objective of evaluating the effects of exercise training, using moderate intensity walking (60 to 80% of maximum heart rate), from 30 to 50 minutes, three times a week, in alternate days, during eight weeks, on heart rate variability in dogs with myxomatous valve disease (MVD). For that, 20 dogs in stages B1 (1), B2 (14) and C2 (5) of MVD (ACVIM classification) were divided into untrained control group (CG, n=9) and training group (TG, n=11), and assessed at baseline (T0), after four (T1) and eight weeks (T2). Only one B1 and five B2 dogs completed the training program. In the time domain, the rMSSD was greater in TG in T1 (155,5+42,07) and T2 (199,8+83,54) than CG (T1:91,17+35,79 and T2:88,17+57,51). In the frequency domain, the variable High Frequency (HF) increased in TG in T1 (30950+25810) and T2 (40300+33870) when compared to the CG (T1:19090+23210 and T2:18810+22200) and within the group TG in T2 in relation to T0 (29340+20950). The proposed walking protocol is concluded to have increased the rMSSD and HF variables in TG, representing an increase of the parasympathetic tonus, justifying the indication of this therapy in B1 and B2 stages of MVD.
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Hanås S, Tidholm A, Holst BS. Ambulatory electrocardiogram recordings in cats with primary asymptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. J Feline Med Surg 2016; 19:158-164. [PMID: 26620648 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x15618702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives The aims of the study were to determine the heart rate, rhythm, number of ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) and atrial premature complexes (APCs) in unsedated cats with asymptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), using 24 h ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) (Holter) in the home environment and to compare the results with those from healthy control cats. Methods Fifteen privately owned cats with asymptomatic HCM entered the study. Data from 23 healthy cats, previously published by our group, were used as the control. Clinical examination, measurement of blood pressure, echocardiographic examination, Holter recordings and biochemical analyses were performed in all cats. Holter recordings were obtained in the home environment. Results Three-lead ECGs of good quality were obtained from 15 cats with HCM. The median heart rate was 145 (interquartile range [IQR] 137-184) beats per minute for the cats with HCM. All cats with HCM presented with normal sinus rhythm; 60% of cats had intermittent sinus arrhythmia. Median number of VPCs was 3 (IQR 1-17). Three cats had APCs and three cats had both escape beats and intermittent sinus arrhythmia. Conclusions and relevance Asymptomatic cats with HCM had few VPCs and APCs on 24 h ambulatory ECG in the home environment. Intermittent sinus arrhythmia was observed in 60% of cats with HCM. The present study shows that the heart rate and the number of VPCs and APCs in cats with asymptomatic HCM are similar to that found in healthy control cats.
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- Sofia Hanås
- 1 Evidensia Djurkliniken Västerås, Jonasborgsvägen, Västerås, Sweden.,2 Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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- 3 Anicura Albano Animal Hospital, Rinkebyvägen, Danderyd, Sweden
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- 2 Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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Grandi LC, Ishida H. The Physiological Effect of Human Grooming on the Heart Rate and the Heart Rate Variability of Laboratory Non-Human Primates: A Pilot Study in Male Rhesus Monkeys. Front Vet Sci 2015; 2:50. [PMID: 26664977 PMCID: PMC4672226 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Grooming is a widespread, essential, and complex behavior with social and affiliative valence in the non-human primate world. Its impact at the autonomous nervous system level has been studied during allogrooming among monkeys living in a semi-naturalistic environment. For the first time, we investigated the effect of human grooming to monkey in a typical experimental situation inside laboratory. We analyzed the autonomic response of male monkeys groomed by a familiar human (experimenter), in terms of the heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) at different body parts. We considered the HRV in both the time (SDNN, RMSSD, and RMSSD/SDNN) and the frequency domain (HF, LF, and LF/HF). For this purpose, we recorded the electrocardiogram of two male rhesus monkeys seated in a primate chair while the experimenter groomed their mouth, chest, or arm. We demonstrated that (1) the grooming carried out by a familiar human determined a decrement of the HR and an increment of the HRV; (2) there was a difference in relation to the groomed body part. In particular, during grooming the mouth the HRV was higher than during grooming the arm and the chest. Taken together, the results represent the first evidence that grooming carried out by a familiar human on experimental monkeys has the comparable positive physiological effect of allogrooming between conspecifics. Moreover, since the results underlined the positive modulation of both HR and HRV, the present study could be a starting point to improve the well-being of non-human primates in experimental condition by means of grooming by a familiar person.
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- Laura Clara Grandi
- Unit of Physiology, Department of Neuroscience, Parma University, Parma, Italy
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- Frontal Lobe Function Project, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo, Japan
- Brain Center for Social and Motor Cognition (BCSMC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Parma, Italy
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Essner A, Sjöström R, Gustås P, Edge-Hughes L, Zetterberg L, Hellström K. Validity and reliability properties of canine short-term heart rate variability measures—a pilot study. J Vet Behav 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Alpha-smooth muscle actin and serotonin receptors 2A and 2B in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. Res Vet Sci 2015; 100:197-206. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Eriksson AS, Häggström J, Pedersen HD, Hansson K, Järvinen AK, Haukka J, Kvart C. Increased NT-proANP predicts risk of congestive heart failure in Cavalier King Charles spaniels with mitral regurgitation caused by myxomatous valve disease. J Vet Cardiol 2014; 16:141-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2014.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2012] [Revised: 05/08/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Oliveira M, Muzzi R, Araújo R, Muzzi L, Ferreira D, Silva E. Heart rate variability and arrhythmias evaluated with Holter in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2014. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-41626097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Cardiac diseases promote alterations in the autonomic control of the heart, leading to an increase in heart rate and, as a result, a decrease in heart rate variability (HRV).The aim of this study was to evaluate if the development of heart failure secondary to degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) concurs with changes in autonomic modulation of heart rhythm which are assessed by long electrocardiography examination (Holter). Dogs were evaluated by clinical examination and echocardiography in order to be categorized into the following groups: Control (healthy; n=6), DMVD (disease without heart failure; n=8), and DMVD heart failure (disease with heart failure; n=13). Arrhythmias and frequency domain HRV were determined by Holter. Diseased animals, when compared to healthy, had significantly lower total power, which indicates overall HRV. DMVD heart failure dogs also showed other disturbances such as high incidence of supraventricular arrhythmias, high heart rate, little amount of pauses (2.0s long between consecutive heartbeats), longer time in tachycardia, shorter time in bradycardia, low high frequency (parasympathetic control), and high low frequency (sympathetic and parasympathetic control) when compared to control (p<0.05). In DMVD dogs, Holter-derived variables changed with the development of heart failure.
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Chompoosan C, Buranakarl C, Chaiyabutr N, Chansaisakorn W. Decreased sympathetic tone after short-term treatment with enalapril in dogs with mild chronic mitral valve disease. Res Vet Sci 2014; 96:347-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 01/26/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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R-R interval variations influence the degree of mitral regurgitation in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. Vet J 2014; 199:348-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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López-Alvarez J, Boswood A, Moonarmart W, Hezzell MJ, Lotter N, Elliott J. Longitudinal electrocardiographic evaluation of dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease. J Vet Intern Med 2014; 28:393-400. [PMID: 24494591 PMCID: PMC4857969 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Revised: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Increased heart rate (HR) and decreased heart rate variability (HRV) are evident in some dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD). Objectives Evaluation of the factors influencing HR and HRV (assessed by the vasovagal tonus index; VVTI) and their change over time in dogs with DMVD. Animals Client‐owned dogs (n = 257) with DMVD recruited from first opinion practice. Methods Prospective longitudinal follow‐up at six‐monthly intervals of dogs with DMVD. Dogs followed up for at least 18 months (n = 102) were grouped according to their outcome as dogs dying/euthanized because of cardiac disease (n = 28; Group 1), noncardiac disease (n = 40; Group 2) and dogs alive (n = 34; Group 3). HR and VVTI were measured on 1‐minute ECG recordings. Repeated measures linear models were constructed to investigate the factors that influence HR and VVTI and their changes over time. Results Heart rate and VVTI were affected by disease severity and were different in Cavaliers compared to other breeds. Group 1 and Group 2 dogs underwent an increase in HR and decrease in VVTI, evident at least 18 months before death. Group 1 had a further decrease in VVTI followed by an increase in HR approximately 1 year and 6 months before death, respectively. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Dogs with DMVD have an increase in HR and decrease in HRV over a year before death, with greater changes in those dogs dying/euthanized because of cardiac disease. Both HR and VVTI can potentially be regarded as biomarkers for all‐cause mortality.
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- J López-Alvarez
- Department of Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, London, UK
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Rasmussen CE, Falk T, Domanjko Petrič A, Schaldemose M, Zois NE, Moesgaard SG, Ablad B, Nilsen HY, Ljungvall I, Höglund K, Häggström J, Pedersen HD, Bland JM, Olsen LH. Holter monitoring of small breed dogs with advanced myxomatous mitral valve disease with and without a history of syncope. J Vet Intern Med 2014; 28:363-70. [PMID: 24417236 PMCID: PMC4857997 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2012] [Revised: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 11/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness occasionally occurring in dogs with advanced myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). Objective (1) To study ECG changes during syncopal episodes in dogs with advanced MMVD and (2) to compare the occurrence of arrhythmias and changes in heart rate variability (HRV) between dogs with advanced MMVD with and without a history of syncope. Animals Forty‐three privately owned dogs (<15 kg) with advanced MMVD: 21 with and 22 without a history of syncope. Methods Prospective study with dogs recruited for an evaluation including history, physical examination, echocardiography, and arrhythmia and HRV analysis performed on 24‐hour Holter recordings. Results A syncopal episode was observed during Holter monitoring in 4 dogs: 3 dogs had sinus rhythm and 1 dog had sinus arrest followed by escape rhythm. An arrhythmia variable representing sinus arrhythmia was significantly lower in dogs with a history of syncope than in those without (P = .008). Eight of 26 HRV variables were significantly different between dogs with and without a history of syncope. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Compared with dogs without a history of syncope, dogs with advanced MMVD and a history of syncope did not have a higher occurrence of arrhythmias, but had less sinus arrhythmia, and had changes in HRV variables representing decreased overall HRV, decreased parasympathetic, and increased sympathetic modulation of heart rate.
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- C E Rasmussen
- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Khor KH, Shiels IA, Campbell FE, Greer RM, Rose A, Mills PC. Evaluation of a technique to measure heart rate variability in anaesthetised cats. Vet J 2013; 199:229-35. [PMID: 24321367 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2012] [Revised: 11/06/2013] [Accepted: 11/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Analysis of heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) are powerful tools to investigate cardiac diseases, but current methods, including 24-h Holter monitoring, can be cumbersome and may be compromised by movement artefact. A commercially available data capture and analysis system was used in anaesthetised healthy cats to measure HR and HRV during pharmacological manipulation of HR. Seven healthy cats were subjected to a randomised crossover study design with a 7 day washout period between two treatment groups, placebo and atenolol (1mg/kg, IV), with the efficacy of atenolol to inhibit β1 adrenoreceptors challenged by epinephrine. Statistical significance for the epinephrine challenge was set at P<0.0027 (Holm-Bonferroni correction), whereas a level of significance of P<0.05 was set for other variables. Analysis of the continuous electrocardiography (ECG) recordings showed that epinephrine challenge increased HR in the placebo group (P=0.0003) but not in the atenolol group. The change in HR was greater in the placebo group than in the atenolol group (P=0.0004). Therefore, compared to cats pre-treated with placebo, pre-treatment with atenolol significantly antagonised the tachycardia while not significantly affecting HRV. The increased HR in the placebo group following epinephrine challenge was consistent with a shift of the sympathovagal balance towards a predominantly sympathetic tone. However, the small (but not significant at the critical value) decrease in the normalised high-frequency component (HFnorm) in both groups of cats suggested that epinephrine induced a parasympathetic withdrawal in addition to sympathetic enhancement (increased normalised low frequency component or LFnorm). In conclusion, this model is a highly sensitive and repeatable model to investigate HRV in anaesthetised cats that would be useful in the laboratory setting for short-term investigation of cardiovascular disease and subtle responses to pharmacological agents in this species.
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- Kuan Hua Khor
- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343, Australia.
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Voigt AM, Bergfeld C, Beyerbach M, Kästner SBR. Effects of isoflurane with and without dexmedetomidine or remifentanil on heart rate variability before and after nociceptive stimulation at different multiples of minimum alveolar concentration in dogs. Am J Vet Res 2013; 74:665-71. [PMID: 23627378 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.74.5.665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of 3 anesthetic protocols and multiples of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) on heart rate variability (HRV) with and without nociceptive stimulation in dogs. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult Beagles. PROCEDURES Each dog was anesthetized 3 times: with isoflurane alone, with isoflurane and a constant rate infusion of dexmedetomidine (IsoD; 3 μg/kg/h, IV), and with isoflurane and a constant rate infusion of remifentanil (IsoR; 18 μg/kg/h, IV). Individual MAC was determined via supramaximal electrical stimulation. Sinus rhythm-derived intervals between 2 adjacent R-R intervals were exported from ECG recordings. Selected HRV time and frequency domain variables were obtained (at 2-minute intervals) and analyzed offline with signed rank tests before and after stimulation at 0.75, 1.0, and 1. 5 MAC for each anesthetic session. RESULTS The isoflurane session had the overall lowest prestimulation SDNN (SD of all R-R intervals) values. Prestimulation SDNN values decreased significantly with increasing MAC in all sessions. For the IsoD session, SDNN (milliseconds) or high-frequency power (milliseconds(2)) was inversely correlated with MAC (Spearman rank correlation coefficient for both variables, -0.77). In the isoflurane and IsoR sessions, heart rate increased significantly after stimulation. In the IsoD session, poststimulation SDNN was increased significantly, compared with prestimulation values, at 0.75 and 1.0 MAC. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE On the basis of SDNN and high-frequency power values, anesthetic levels between 0.75 and 1.5 MAC within the same anesthetic protocol could be differentiated, but with a large overlap among protocols. Usefulness of standard HRV variables for assessment of anesthetic depth and nociception in dogs is questionable.
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- Anne M Voigt
- Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, Bünteweg 9, D-30559 Hannover, Germany.
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