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Concurrent diseases and conditions in cats with renal infarcts

M C Hickey1, K Jandrey, K S Farrell

  • 1Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA.

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
|February 18, 2014
PubMed

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Renal infarcts in cats are linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and aortic thromboembolism. Early diagnosis and screening for these conditions are crucial for affected feline patients.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Renal infarcts in cats are often identified without a clear underlying disease process.
  • Understanding associated conditions is vital for feline health management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine diseases associated with renal infarcts in cats.
  • To investigate links between renal infarcts and other feline conditions using diagnostic imaging and necropsy data.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 600 cats undergoing abdominal ultrasonography and/or necropsy.
  • Case-control study comparing cats with and without renal infarcts.
  • Data collected from electronic medical records.

Main Results:

  • Cats aged 7-14 years were more likely to have renal infarcts.
  • Renal infarcts were strongly associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and distal aortic thromboembolism.
  • A decreased likelihood of neoplasia was observed in cats with renal infarcts.

Conclusions:

  • Cats diagnosed with renal infarcts should be screened for underlying hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
  • Identifying associated conditions aids in comprehensive feline patient care and prognosis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Abdominal ultrasonographyCardiomyopathyCardiovascularKidneyRadiology and diagnostic imagingThromboembolism

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