Reference intervals for transthoracic echocardiography in the American
Staffordshire Terrier |
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| Authors: | Tommaso VEZZOSI Roberto GHINELLI Paolo FERRARI Francesco PORCIELLO |
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| Institution: | 1)Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, 56122 Pisa, Italy;2)Anicura Istituto Veterinario di Novara, Strada Provinciale 9, 28060 Novara, Italy;3)Freelance, Via Oratorio 8, 43035 Parma, Italy;4)Clinica Veterinaria Orobica, Viale Isonzo 2/E, 24052 Bergamo, Italy;5)Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via S. Costanzo 4, 06126 Perugia, Italy |
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| Abstract: | This study reports the echocardiographic reference intervals in the American Staffordshire Terrier (AST). The echocardiographic variables obtained in 57 healthy adult AST were compared with published data from the general canine population and other breeds. In the AST, the left ventricular volumes were lower than values reported in Boxers and Dobermans (P<0.0001), but higher than in small breeds (P<0.0001). The left ventricular ejection fraction was higher than Boxers and Dobermans (P<0.0001), but lower than small breed dogs (P=0.027). The aortic peak velocity values were similar to Boxers (P=0.55) but higher than the general canine population (P<0.0001). The reference intervals presented in this study are clinically useful for an accurate echocardiographic interpretation and screening in the AST. |
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| Keywords: | American Staffordshire canine cardiology echocardiography screening |
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