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Breed-Specific Vertebral Heart Scale for the Dachshund.

Ryan Birks¹, Deborah M Fine¹, Stacey B Leach¹

¹From the University of Missouri Columbia, Columbia, Missouri.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

|March 11, 2017

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This study establishes a breed-specific vertebral heart scale (VHS) range for dachshunds, finding their median VHS is higher than the general canine reference. The vertebral heart scale is a reliable diagnostic tool for assessing canine cardiac health.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Radiology
Cardiology
Canine Health

Background:

The vertebral heart scale (VHS) is a common radiographic assessment for canine cardiac size.
A generic VHS reference range exists, but breed-specific variations may impact diagnostic accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

Determine a breed-specific VHS range for dachshunds.
Compare dachshund VHS to the established generic canine reference range.
Evaluate inter-observer variability and correlation with echocardiography.

Main Methods:

Fifty-one healthy dachshunds underwent thoracic radiography and echocardiography.
Five observers measured VHS, with data analyzed using statistical methods including ANOVA and correlation analyses.
Inter-observer reliability was assessed using intra-class correlation coefficients.

Main Results:

Dachshunds exhibited a median VHS significantly higher than the generic canine reference range.
Right lateral VHS measurements were significantly greater than left lateral.
Female dachshunds had significantly higher VHS than males, with high observer consistency (ICC=0.95).

Conclusions:

Normal dachshunds possess a breed-specific VHS range exceeding the generic canine reference.
VHS measurement is a reliable method, showing high inter-observer agreement.
No significant correlation was found between VHS and left atrial echocardiographic parameters.