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Breed-specific reference ranges for standard echocardiographic measurements in salukis
S Giraut1, J Häggström2, L L E Koskinen3,4
1Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki 00014, Finland.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|February 1, 2019
Summary
This study establishes normal echocardiographic reference ranges for Salukis, finding bodyweight significantly influences key heart measurements. These bodyweight-based values aid in assessing Saluki cardiac health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Cardiology
- Canine Echocardiography
Background:
- Echocardiography is crucial for assessing canine cardiac health.
- Establishing breed-specific reference ranges is essential for accurate interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine normal echocardiographic reference ranges for Salukis.
- To investigate the influence of bodyweight, age, gender, and heart rate on these measurements.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-five healthy Salukis (2-10 years) underwent physical examination and echocardiography.
- Multiple linear regression and allometric scaling analyzed associations between physiological variables and echocardiographic parameters.
- Bodyweight-based reference values with 95% prediction intervals were derived.
Main Results:
- Bodyweight significantly predicted left ventricular diameters, volumes, and E-point-to-septal separation.
- Age, gender, and heart rate also showed significant effects on certain echocardiographic variables.
- Regression models incorporating these factors provided refined reference values.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first detailed bodyweight-based echocardiographic reference values for healthy Salukis.
- These values serve as a crucial tool for veterinary cardiologists in diagnosing and managing Saluki cardiac conditions.
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