Gina M Battinelli, Nicole Piscitelli, Lisa Murphy, Jessica Gentile-Solomon, Donald Szlosek, Reid K Nakamura
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Abstract
Objective: The investigators' hypothesis is that Jack Russell Terriers (JRTs), Miniature Pinschers (MPs), and Brussels Griffons (BGs) without underlying cardiac disease have breed-specific vertebral heart size (VHS) reference intervals.
Methods: The electronic medical records of IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants were searched for JRTs, MPs, and BGs undergoing radiography from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. The study range was expanded to January 1 2022, through June 30, 2023, for BGs only to improve case volume. Dogs were included if they had 2- or 3-view thoracic radiographs performed and no evidence of cardiopulmonary or systemic disease. The VHS and vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) measurements were performed by the same board-certified cardiologist for all images.
Results: During the study period, a total of 991 JRTs, 750 MPs, and 399 BGs were identified. Of these, 689 JRTs, 512 MPs, and 267 BGs were excluded, leaving 302 JRTs, 238 MPs, and 132 BGs available for analysis. The reference intervals for JRTs were 9.7v to 11.8v for VHS and 1.8v to 2.6v for VLAS. The reference intervals for MPs were 9.6v to 12.2v for VHS and 1.7v to 2.4v for VLAS. The reference intervals for BGs were 9.3v to 11.9v for VHS and 1.7v to 2.4v for VLAS.
Conclusions: Jack Russell Terriers, MPs, and BGs have breed-specific VHS and VLAS reference intervals.
Clinical relevance: Clinicians should be aware of these results to accurately diagnose cardiac disease in these 3 breeds.
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