Comparison of Fluoroscopic Cardiovascular Measurements from Healthy Dogs Obtained at End-Diastole and End-Systole
Publication date: Available online 31 March 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): C.S. Brown, L.R. Johnson, L.C. Visser, J.C. Chan, R.E. Pollard (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - April 1, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Surgical embolectomy in a cat with cardiogenic aortic thromboembolism
Publication date: Available online 29 March 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): Tommaso Vezzosi, Carlotta Buralli, Angela Briganti, Iacopo Vannozzi, Elena Giacomelli, Giacomo Figà Talamanca, Antonio Sansoni, Oriol Domenech, Rosalba Tognetti (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - March 30, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis associated with surgical mitral valve repair in dogs
Publication date: Available online 20 March 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): Kazuya Mamada, Ayaka Chen, Kazuki Takamura, Masaru Murakami, Masami Uechi (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - March 20, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Publication date: February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, Volume 27Author(s): (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 29, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Effect of pimobendan on left atrial function: an echocardiographic pilot study in 11 healthy cats
Publication date: Available online 26 February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): Marco Baron Toaldo, Marta Pollesel, Alessia Diana (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 27, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the NuCLEUS-X™ balloon valvuloplasty catheter for severe pulmonic stenosis in dogs
Publication date: Available online 11 February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): N.L. LeBlanc, C.C. Smith, D.D. Sisson, K.F. Scollan (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 26, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Real-time three-dimensional echocardiographic study of a cardiac hemangiosarcoma in a dog
Publication date: Available online 19 February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): Elisabetta Boz, Melissa Papa, Marta Claretti, Roberto Bussadori, Blanca Serrano Lopez, Cecilia Rossi, Laura Mazzoni, Danitza Pradelli, Claudio Maria BussadoriAbstractA 7-year-old Golden Retriever was presented for a second opinion regarding a cardiac mass. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated presence of a mass in the area of the right atrium. The mass appeared adherent and possibly infiltrative to the external wall of the right atrium. Three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography allowed better ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 20, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Surgical correction for sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection in a dog
Publication date: Available online 11 February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): Takeshi Mizuno, Masashi Mizuno, Kayoko Harada, Hiroshi Takano, Asako Shinoda, Arane Takahashi, Kazuya Mamada, Kazuki Takamura, Ayaka Chen, Koji Iwanaga, Shin Ono, Masami UechiAbstractA 5-year-old male Toy Poodle was referred for corrective surgery of an atrial septal defect. A sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect (ASD) with partial anomalous venous connection, suspected pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary edema was confirmed by radiography, echocardiography, and cardiac computed tomography. Thoracic radiographs showed ...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 12, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of the NuCLEUS-XTM Balloon Valvuloplasty Catheter for Severe Pulmonic Stenosis in Dogs
ConclusionsThe use of the NuCLEUS-XTM catheter is feasible for BPV in dogs with severe PS. The unique balloon shape provided catheter stability on the first inflation in all dogs, which may be beneficial when stabilization of a conventional BPV catheter cannot be achieved. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 12, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler echocardiography in 22 conscious and apparently healthy pet guinea pigs
ConclusionsDescriptive echocardiography ranges in apparently healthy awake guinea pigs have been provided and can be used for cardiac assessment in these pet animals. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 7, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparison of single- versus seven-day Holter analysis for the identification of dilated cardiomyopathy predictive criteria in apparently healthy Doberman pinscher dogs
ConclusionsSeven-day Holter recording detected significantly more dogs with DCMp compared with the first-day Holter recording. Follow-up studies are warranted to evaluate the long-term accuracy of multiple-day Holter analysis in predicting the development of DCM in DP dogs. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 7, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Outcomes after combined percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty and external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of congenital pulmonic stenosis in four dogs
Publication date: Available online 3 February 2020Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): K. Nagata, A.E. ColemanAbstractValve restenosis after percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) for the treatment of congenital pulmonic stenosis (PS) may occur in up to 17% of canine cases. Outcomes in dogs with PS that are treated with repeat BPV after restenosis have not been described. The present report details the clinical courses of four dogs with congenital PS, previously treated with conventional BPV and atenolol (n = 4) or atenolol alone (n = 1), two with anomalous, circumpulmonary coronary artery ana...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 5, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Two-dimensional, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography in 22 conscious and apparently healthy pet guinea pigs
Conclusions– Descriptive echocardiographic ranges in apparently healthy awake guinea pigs have been provided and can be used for cardiac assessment in these pet animals. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 4, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Comparison of single versus seven-day Holter analysis for the identification of dilated cardiomyopathy predictive criteria in apparently healthy Doberman Pinscher dogs
ConclusionsSeven-day Holter recording detected significantly more dogs with DCMp compared to the first day Holter. Follow up studies are warranted to evaluate the long-term accuracy of multiple-day Holter analysis in predicting the development of DCM in DP. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 4, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

A retrospective analysis of stereotactic body radiation therapy for canine heart base tumors: 26 cases
ConclusionsSBRT was delivered with a low rate and degree of normal tissue complications. Asymptomatic dogs with confirmed, progressive growth of a HBT may most likely benefit from SBRT. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - February 4, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research